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NH05 VDC

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,918 mi
Last recorded101,918 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VDC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 101,918 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,936 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,581 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 82,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Driveshaft oil seals leaking

Engine oil sump leaking

Handbrake only just met efficiency on brake roller test

Nearside Front Tyre edges worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension coils springs heavily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,561 miles

Exhaust corroded and slight blow

Slight weep from nsf outer cv gaiter

Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,561 miles

Exhaust corroded and slight blow

Slight weep from nsf outer cv gaiter

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,709 miles

Pinhole in nsf outer cv gaiter

Fail 23 Sep 2014 75,106 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,106 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 72,903 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,371 miles

Sump porous

Windscreen marked

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,565 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 67,565 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,096 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 60,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,003 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,725 miles

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

mid section exhaust

Fail 1 Sep 2009 33,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,852 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 VDC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

NH05 VDC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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