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NU05 BUH

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,991 mi
Last recorded92,991 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,991 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 92,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 87,093 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 79,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 78,958 miles

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

N/s/r tyre cracking on both sidewalls

Nearside Front 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 position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,858 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator on (1.1.A.3f)

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,812 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator on (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,879 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 53,879 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,706 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,299 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Offside rear tyre cracking on shoulder.

Pass 15 May 2012 37,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2010 32,082 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,517 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,767 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 BUH 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 68.8%.

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

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