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SD55 NXC

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,611 mi
Last recorded75,611 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 NXC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 75,611 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rusty underside components.

Pass 13 Dec 2024 68,479 miles

front brake discs pitted / surface rust

slight corrosion to both rear inner quarters

slight play at steering arms

Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,227 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 55,227 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 50,128 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,420 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 44,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 43,252 miles

Underbody Corroded

Various Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 42,034 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 38,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,333 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,367 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,469 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 5 Sep 2015 29,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear Of Front SubFrame (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear Of Front SubFrame (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear Of Front SubFrame (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear Of Front SubFrame (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Perished (No Cords Exposed))

Offside Rear Tyre Badly Perished (No Cords Exposed)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on side wall - No cord exposed

Offside rear tyre has cuts on side wall - No cord exposed

Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,865 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking Due To Age - No Cords Exposed

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 21,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Both Rear Tyres Cracking Due To Age - No Cords Exposed

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,410 miles

cooling fan motor noisy

cracking on inner & outer walls of rear tyres.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 19,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

cooling fan motor noisy

cracking on inner & outer walls of rear tyres.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,099 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,706 miles

front wipers smearing screen

tailgate out of alignment

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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SD55 NXC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SD55 NXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD55 NXC registered?

SD55 NXC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SD55 NXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD55 NXC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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