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CA05 NAO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

77,125 mi
Last recorded77,125 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 NAO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 77,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 75,839 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 75,838 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 74,569 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs inner faces getting corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 74,569 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs inner faces getting corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 71,837 miles

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 30 Sep 2021 68,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corrosion ingress inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and bald edges 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH, JUST PASS (4.4.3 (a))

SUSPECT front brake pads wearing thin, unable to see clearly

Fail 21 Sep 2021 68,619 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (Sump) 90mm dia puddle 5 mins (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corrosion ingress inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and bald edges 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH, JUST PASS (4.4.3 (a))

SUSPECT front brake pads wearing thin, unable to see clearly

Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,176 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 67,161 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 66,261 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2018 63,286 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 63,286 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

low engine oil level

Pass 23 Sep 2017 60,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 60,115 miles

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

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

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

Front wiper blades worn

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front service brake grabbing slightly

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,361 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,184 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 52,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,537 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 49,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,564 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 46,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,219 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,214 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH,,SIDEWALLS ,AND INSIDE TREAD PATTERN,,KEEP CHECKS,,N/S/R,,O/S/R....

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND WORN,,THIN CONDITIONS,,,KEEP CHECKS ON THIS..N/S/F,,O/S/F..

REAR WIPER SPLIT,,RENEW SOON.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 35,205 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH,,SIDEWALLS ,AND INSIDE TREAD PATTERN,,KEEP CHECKS,,N/S/R,,O/S/R....

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND WORN,,THIN CONDITIONS,,,KEEP CHECKS ON THIS..N/S/F,,O/S/F..

REAR WIPER SPLIT,,RENEW SOON.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,060 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,869 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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CA05 NAO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CA05 NAO, 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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CA05 NAO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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