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NL05 UCF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,053 mi
Last recorded64,053 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 UCF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 64,053 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 60,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,666 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 58,666 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,626 miles

REAR TYRES STARTED TO CRACK

Pass 23 Feb 2016 44,970 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,193 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,396 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,570 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 39,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2012 33,999 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 33,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,746 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a shallow cut

Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,681 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 26,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,689 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,573 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 UCF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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