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NC05 ULM

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,259 mi
Last recorded60,259 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 60,259 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 56,420 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 54,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 53,112 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 53,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,282 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,272 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,556 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 44,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,235 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,243 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 34,243 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,162 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,861 miles

Cannot inspect front to rear brake pipe encased in plastic cover

Fail 25 Sep 2013 27,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Cannot inspect front to rear brake pipe encased in plastic cover

Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,573 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 21,573 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,624 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 18,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,343 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,526 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 ULM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

NC05 ULM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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