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NV55 BYF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,663 mi
Last recorded79,663 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 BYF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 79,663 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 78,850 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,768 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,100 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 76,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 75,731 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 75,731 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,505 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,393 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 72,393 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,944 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,069 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,007 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 67,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,097 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 64,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 52,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,429 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 35,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,428 miles

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)

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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NV55 BYF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV55 BYF, 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 NV55 BYF registered?

NV55 BYF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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