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SB55 NKF

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,146 mi
Last recorded68,146 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 NKF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,573 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 59,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,026 miles

corrosion:- rear quadrants, rear brake backplates, front struts, front subframe, exhaust

Fail 17 Nov 2015 59,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion:- rear quadrants, rear brake backplates, front struts, front subframe, exhaust

Fail 4 Nov 2014 54,583 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,583 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,437 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 52,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,400 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,254 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2011 42,254 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,702 miles

coolant system check

rear shockabsorber top bushes split

Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,210 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 24,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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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SB55 NKF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB55 NKF, 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 SB55 NKF registered?

SB55 NKF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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