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NJ05 ZGU

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,417 mi
Last recorded78,417 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 ZGU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,417 miles

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

bottom engine mount slight play

exhaust outer casing corroded

inner rack joints

inner sills slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,793 miles

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

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

back box slight corrosion

both inner rack joints slight play

gearbox mount lower

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2019 74,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

back box slight corrosion

both inner rack joints slight play

gearbox mount lower

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,933 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 69,913 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking pump on side of engine (7.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,098 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

slight footbrake travel

Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,865 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 56,851 miles

o/s n/s front tyres approaching limit

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2014 51,644 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 51,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,194 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 42,004 miles

near side mirror missing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 35,992 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,954 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,458 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,287 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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NJ05 ZGU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NJ05 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

NJ05 ZGU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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