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NC05 LFW

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,614 mi
Last recorded89,614 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 LFW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 89,614 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 89,614 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,818 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 80,817 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,558 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 67,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,279 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,444 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 50,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,861 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,213 miles

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

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

steering warning light on

Fail 5 Apr 2012 41,786 miles

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

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

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

steering warning light on

Fail 11 Apr 2011 33,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,020 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 26,667 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,423 miles

N/S/F Tyre has cut in tread cannot determine if to cords and perished

N/S/R Tyre perished

O/S/F Tyre perished

O/S/R Tyre perished

Fail 29 Apr 2009 20,423 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/S/F Tyre has cut in tread cannot determine if to cords and perished

N/S/R Tyre perished

O/S/F Tyre perished

O/S/R Tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,077 miles

nearside front tyre damaged

nearside rear tyre damaged

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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NC05 LFW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NC05 LFW, 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 NC05 LFW registered?

NC05 LFW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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