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NU05 BVG

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,553 mi
Last recorded74,553 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 74,553 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 70,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet damaged

Fail 6 May 2014 70,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,393 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2013 64,393 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front bumper damaged

radiator insecure

Pass 11 May 2012 59,240 miles

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

exhaust back box corroding

Fail 10 May 2012 59,240 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 23 May 2011 53,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

airbag light on

both front tyre's wearing low

Fail 23 May 2011 53,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

airbag light on

both front tyre's wearing low

Pass 13 May 2010 48,504 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 48,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2009 43,324 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light showing on dash board

drivers seat slightly insecure

Fail 26 May 2009 43,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light showing on dash board

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,519 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 BVG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BVG, 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 BVG registered?

NU05 BVG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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