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NL05 NUW

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,036 mi
Last recorded103,036 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 NUW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,036 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 103,035 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,249 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 99,236 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 95,876 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 95,876 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,984 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 80,984 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,828 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 68,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,645 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 54,628 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 41,269 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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NL05 NUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NL05 NUW, 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 NL05 NUW registered?

NL05 NUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is NL05 NUW safe to buy?

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