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NU55 SWJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,656 mi
Last recorded60,656 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 SWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 60,656 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corrosion marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 59,997 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2018 59,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage door trim (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2017 58,844 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 25 May 2016 56,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 54,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 51,082 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 46,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2012 43,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2012 43,293 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 39,891 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 39,891 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,398 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 SWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

NU55 SWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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