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BL54 NMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,806 mi
Last recorded69,806 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 NMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 69,806 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall could split under load (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,328 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 64,328 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,253 miles

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

plastic covers over front to rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Mar 2019 60,356 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour off and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen off and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low off and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

plastic covers over front to rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,134 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,103 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,332 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,031 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,197 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,393 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 36,393 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 5 Jan 2012 32,934 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,250 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 21,639 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,361 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,699 miles

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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BL54 NMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BL54 NMU, 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 BL54 NMU registered?

BL54 NMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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