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NV55 NLX

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,486 mi
Last recorded82,486 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 NLX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 82,484 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 80,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber, exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 79,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 78,985 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub-frame (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside handbrake cable corroded and in poor condition

offside front tyre cracked/perished

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,010 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2014 62,065 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,367 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 47,829 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 47,829 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,424 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,022 miles

Nearside 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 NLX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

NV55 NLX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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