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NX55 YYV

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,003 mi
Last recorded66,003 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 YYV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,003 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

underbody getting rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2022 66,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

underbody getting rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,653 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 60,606 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 60,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 56,206 miles

oil leak nearside driveshaft

plastic covers floors and engine

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,198 miles

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs corroded on inside face

Fail 22 Apr 2017 55,195 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc inner surface reduced

Nearside Front headlamp secured with cable tie

Offside Front brake caliper slide cap missing

Offside Front brake disc inner surface reduced

Offside Front exhaust rubber mounting missing

front exhaust heat shield loose

lower rear reflectors missing

oil leak

plastic under cover fitted obscuring some components

rear suspension coil springs corroded

rear wiper blade worn

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,354 miles

front exhaust flexipipe is deteorating

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 53,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front exhaust flexipipe is deteorating

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,817 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,596 miles

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

the offside rear tyre outer sidewall is deteorating and slight cracking in tread pattern

Fail 27 Jun 2013 47,596 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

the offside rear tyre outer sidewall is deteorating and slight cracking in tread pattern

Pass 23 May 2012 45,251 miles

the offside front tyre is wearing thin on the outer shoulder

the offside rear tyre is deteorating on the outer sidewall

Pass 3 May 2011 42,298 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,360 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,319 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 34,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YYV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NX55 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

NX55 YYV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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