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NU05 BUF

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,767 mi
Last recorded37,767 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 BUF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 37,767 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 37,587 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 37,583 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 36,298 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,151 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 35,151 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,234 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 34,234 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 32,830 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2014 32,830 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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 Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,281 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,524 miles

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

Neaside outer sidesill damaged.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,239 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,146 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,784 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 BUF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU05 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

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

Is NU05 BUF safe to buy?

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