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NL55 GFX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,825 mi
Last recorded100,825 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 GFX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp pattern weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Aug 2018 100,588 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen defused (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) top colum uj loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,753 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern weak.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 89,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp pattern weak.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,749 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and nochy (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 80,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and nochy (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 73,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 73,190 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,407 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,429 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

scuffs to body work

Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front tyre has run flat marks on side walls

scuff to front bumper

Fail 20 Jul 2010 46,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front tyre has run flat marks on side walls

scuff to front bumper

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,193 miles

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,012 miles

exhaust rusty

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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NL55 GFX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL55 GFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL55 GFX registered?

NL55 GFX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is NL55 GFX safe to buy?

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