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NJ05 ZGR

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,684 mi
Last recorded100,684 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 ZGR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,684 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underbody and sills slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 100,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underbody and sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 91,283 miles

all brake pipes coated preventing inspection, showing signs of swelling in sections

engine oil leak

front suspension and subframe slightly corroded

underbody, floor and sills slightly corroded. sections undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2018 86,880 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,410 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 84,410 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil misting (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer rubber hanger starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Mar 2015 76,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 70,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,743 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,786 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,786 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 59,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

childseat fitted to n/s/r seat- unable to fully inspect belt

exhaust centre section corroded and has a slight blow at centre to rear join

front brakes look worn

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

o/s/r tyre possibly punctured

oil leak

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2012 59,108 miles

childseat fitted to n/s/r seat- unable to fully inspect belt

exhaust centre section corroded and has a slight blow at centre to rear join

front brakes look worn

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

o/s/r tyre possibly punctured

oil leak

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2011 47,968 miles

Horn slightly deffective

Offside front door strap slightly worn

Fail 19 Mar 2011 47,968 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Horn slightly deffective

Offside front door strap slightly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,569 miles

Horn making a slight grating noise

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,679 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NJ05 ZGR is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NJ05 ZGR, 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 NJ05 ZGR registered?

NJ05 ZGR is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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