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NH05 VBG

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,211 mi
Last recorded80,211 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VBG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2017 80,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear tail gate glass broken hinge insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2017 80,203 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 80,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,873 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,322 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,426 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,426 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,313 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 57,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 57,108 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping affect

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 49,406 miles

Both rear tyres perished no cords visable

Front flexi of exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside door droped on hinges door still securley latches

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 49,202 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished no cords visable

Front flexi of exhaust deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside door droped on hinges door still securley latches

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 39,706 miles

Rear wiper blade split

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 39,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jul 2010 29,781 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 19,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 9,360 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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NH05 VBG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NH05 VBG, 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 NH05 VBG registered?

NH05 VBG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is NH05 VBG safe to buy?

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