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SB55 NLU

2005 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,490 mi
Last recorded77,490 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 NLU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,490 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 77,486 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 69,306 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 25,570 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 25,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 61,035 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 52,881 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 44,973 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 35,277 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,408 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 28,128 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 28,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 23,421 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,418 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 21,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,544 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 11,962 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 11,962 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)

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 NLU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

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

Is SB55 NLU safe to buy?

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