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SB55 NLA

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,423 mi
Last recorded72,423 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 NLA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,423 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 68,234 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 68,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 64,011 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 64,011 miles

Emissions not tested misfire and black smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,957 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 54,226 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 54,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,148 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,941 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres tread cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2014 47,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both rear tyres tread cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,244 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,491 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2012 35,349 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,218 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 29,218 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,391 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,000 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded at edges

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 NLA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NLA, 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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SB55 NLA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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