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NX55 XAL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,872 mi
Last recorded90,872 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 XAL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 90,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front outter sill s/damage

Fail 30 Jan 2018 90,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front outter sill s/damage

Pass 28 Jan 2017 78,776 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 70,412 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 63,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 59,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre spliting and perishing cords not exposed

Fail 4 Dec 2012 54,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre spliting and perishing cords not exposed

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,948 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,738 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre running off on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2009 26,738 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre running off on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,136 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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NX55 XAL 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 66.7%.

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 NX55 XAL, 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 NX55 XAL registered?

NX55 XAL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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