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NU55 SVL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,389 mi
Last recorded150,389 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 SVL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 150,389 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ON limit (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front ball joint dust cover

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to suspension compents and chassis, floor pans and jacking points

engine mangerment light on

Fail 14 Sep 2015 149,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken upper coil (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ON limit (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front ball joint dust cover

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to suspension compents and chassis, floor pans and jacking points

engine mangerment light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 145,472 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 145,472 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 138,006 miles

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

Oil leak

gear box mount deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 125,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 108,924 miles

ENG\OIL DOWN

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

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

WATER TEMP\HIGH WARN\LIGHT ON COOLING FAN SIEZED WATER LOSS

Fail 30 Sep 2011 108,924 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENG\OIL DOWN

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

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

WATER TEMP\HIGH WARN\LIGHT ON COOLING FAN SIEZED WATER LOSS

Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,788 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 90,788 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 72,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cooling fan not working corectly

Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,548 miles

cooling fan not working corectly

Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 52,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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NU55 SVL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NU55 SVL, 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 NU55 SVL registered?

NU55 SVL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is NU55 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU55 SVL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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