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NU05 BRF

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,652 mi
Last recorded77,652 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 BRF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,652 miles

Nearside Front headlight turning opaque but image unaffected

Fail 6 Feb 2020 77,650 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight turning opaque but image unaffected

Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 69,719 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire manifold & cat (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,641 miles

Nearside headlamp bracket broken

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,391 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

front cat cracked & support bracket broken

Fail 24 Feb 2017 60,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

front cat cracked & support bracket broken

Pass 11 Feb 2016 57,555 miles

n/s headlamp bracket broken

Fail 10 Feb 2016 57,555 miles

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

n/s headlamp bracket broken

Pass 14 Feb 2015 55,540 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

front exhaust mount insecure

n/s headlight mount broken but secure

Fail 14 Feb 2015 55,540 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

front exhaust mount insecure

n/s headlight mount broken but secure

Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,342 miles

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

front discs worn & corroded

n/s headlamp mounting broken but light secure

Fail 21 Feb 2014 55,342 miles

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

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

front discs worn & corroded

n/s headlamp mounting broken but light secure

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,572 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 48,572 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs pitted on insides

nearside headlamp bracket broken but still secure

rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,063 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,719 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,396 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 27,251 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 19,640 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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NU05 BRF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BRF, 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 BRF registered?

NU05 BRF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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