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NU05 BUW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,365 mi
Last recorded129,365 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 129,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 118,565 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 107,758 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 93,423 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 78,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 64,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 52,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 43,682 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,854 miles

Front to rear brake pipes are behind a plastic cover

Fail 5 Apr 2018 41,854 miles

Front to rear brake pipes are behind a plastic cover

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,052 miles

Front to rear brake pipes behind plastic covers

Fail 10 Apr 2017 38,050 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes behind plastic covers

Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,684 miles

Front to rear brake pipes behind plastic cover

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 31,336 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 31,334 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,005 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 28,005 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 25,858 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 24,070 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,187 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 20,237 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 17,948 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,330 miles

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

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)

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

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 BUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

NU05 BUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is NU05 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 BUW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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