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NC05 TVU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,193 mi
Last recorded73,193 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 TVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 73,193 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly discoulored (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 66,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 60,201 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 60,090 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2020 58,296 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 58,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 56,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 52,807 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 52,807 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 50,230 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,762 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 42,845 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arrms (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres have cracking and perishing but no cords on show

Fail 5 Feb 2016 42,845 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arrms (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres have cracking and perishing but no cords on show

Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,422 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 41,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,335 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 37,335 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 7 Aug 2012 32,709 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,216 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 23,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,969 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,798 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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NC05 TVU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC05 TVU, 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 TVU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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