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NU05 BVZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,445 mi
Last recorded53,445 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 BVZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 53,445 miles

engine close to overheating during test.cooling fan motor tight.

rattling noise when clutch pedal depressed

Fail 10 Sep 2020 53,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper and lower portion of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

engine close to overheating during test.cooling fan motor tight.

rattling noise when clutch pedal depressed

Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,293 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 47,293 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,443 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 44,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge ply's and cords will be exposed soon.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,079 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 41,105 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,775 miles

Exhaust backbox in poor condition.

Front subframe starting to rust.

Required one litre of oil prior to emissions test.

Some suspension components starting to rust.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,921 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,557 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,391 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,582 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 27,582 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,944 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,077 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 20,077 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,320 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 BVZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BVZ, 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 BVZ registered?

NU05 BVZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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