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NL05 UBZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,190 mi
Last recorded96,190 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,190 miles

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

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

front floor has slight corrosion

nearside inner and outer sill has slight corrosion

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2019 91,561 miles

floor to sills has slight corrosion

suspension components has slight corrosion

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2018 88,788 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,292 miles

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,138 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 80,138 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUBFRAME CORRODED AND HAS SURFACE RUST PRESENT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 74,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 68,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,995 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 62,995 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,059 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,419 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,948 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 52,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,759 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 42,759 miles

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 13 Feb 2009 33,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,383 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 UBZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ registered?

NL05 UBZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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