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NU05 BPV

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,661 mi
Last recorded85,661 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 BPV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,661 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 85,656 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch next to seat belt anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill *marked* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 81,477 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 81,405 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,674 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 77,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,333 miles

Engine MIL on

Fail 12 Apr 2016 74,332 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine MIL on

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,620 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,618 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 67,618 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,346 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2013 64,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,127 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,127 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,257 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 54,257 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disks worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,606 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,316 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,920 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 31,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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NU05 BPV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NU05 BPV, 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 NU05 BPV registered?

NU05 BPV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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