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NV55 XLP

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,921 mi
Last recorded110,921 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 XLP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,921 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 110,764 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located fouling body (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located fouling body (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,889 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 98,887 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 91,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 91,667 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,185 miles

drivers and passanger seat do not fold forward to allow acess too rear seats

Fail 14 Nov 2013 83,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

drivers and passanger seat do not fold forward to allow acess too rear seats

Pass 7 Nov 2012
Fail 29 Oct 2012

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,315 miles

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

inner faces front discs corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 60,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner faces front discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,225 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,733 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,737 miles

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 XLP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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