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FL05 NUO

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,680 mi
Last recorded141,680 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 NUO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 141,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch within 30cm of mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to chassis jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch within 30cm of mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroding and flaking / Rear chassis corroded and flaking various

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

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

Offside Front sun visor clip broken but not affecting drivers view

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heavily corroding and outer skin detaching (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 138,993 miles

Front and rear suspension components heavily corroding in part

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear exhaust system heavily corroded / outer skin detaching

Pass 12 Nov 2019 135,040 miles

All rear suspension components including road springs heavily corroding and flaking

Front suspension components corroded and flaking solid at time of test

Offside Front sun visor clip broken but not affecting drivers view / still holds in the upright position

Fail 12 Nov 2019 135,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

All rear suspension components including road springs heavily corroding and flaking

Front suspension components corroded and flaking solid at time of test

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

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

Offside Front sun visor clip broken but not affecting drivers view / still holds in the upright position

Pass 13 Nov 2018 131,020 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust back box corroding

front no/plate starting to dis-figure

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 14 Nov 2017 125,609 miles

All suspension components heavily corroding solid at time of test

Both rear tyres feathering inner edges and have age related cracking to tread and sidewalls

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 125,609 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

All suspension components heavily corroding solid at time of test

Both front tyres worn to legal limit scrubbed bald inner edges

Both rear tyres feathering inner edges and have age related cracking to tread and sidewalls

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 120,452 miles

Front sub frame surface corroding

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Inner tyre has age related cracking to sidewall

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded outer skin detaching

Fail 10 Nov 2016 120,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front sub frame surface corroding

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Inner tyre has age related cracking to sidewall

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded outer skin detaching

Pass 4 Nov 2015 114,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light illuminated

exhaust backbox corroded

intermittant steering light illuminating but steering working correctly at time of test

nearside wiper blade deteriorated but screen cleared effectively

Pass 6 Nov 2014 108,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded / peeling

Pass 12 Nov 2013 103,505 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine management light on

front subframe surface rust

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 99,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust outer skin peeling/corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,429 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

front/rear subframes & suspension rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2011 95,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

front/rear subframes & suspension rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2010 91,607 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn/corroded

slight rust on rear suspension/shockers/flex hose ferrules

Pass 16 Nov 2009 86,022 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight wear on front tyres

Fail 16 Nov 2009 86,022 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight wear on front tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2008 78,407 miles

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

surface rust on engine sump & front crossmember

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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FL05 NUO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL05 NUO, 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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FL05 NUO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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