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NC05 LGJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,790 mi
Last recorded124,790 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 LGJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 124,790 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 121,481 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 21 Aug 2017 121,375 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened top coil (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened top coil (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 30 Aug 2016 116,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 116,387 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front suspension strut tops corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside front wheel trim damaged

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 109,232 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres 3mm

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2015 109,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres 3mm

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

o/s handbrake poor

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2014 105,128 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 98,015 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system showing corrosion

front number plate cracked

front pipe exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2013 98,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system showing corrosion

front number plate cracked

front pipe exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2012 87,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on edges

front number plate cracked

headlights starting to discolour

heat shield on catalyst loose and rattleing

leaver to open boot inside car not working but boot still opens with key

rear coil springs corroded

slight blow on exhaust from clamp

Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,584 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front wipar blade splite at ends

Fail 22 Jul 2011 73,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

front number plate cracked

nearside front wipar blade splite at ends

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,940 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2009 41,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers sun visor taped in up position

Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,765 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)

drivers sun visor taped in up position

Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,709 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Jul 2008 26,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade split

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 LGJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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