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NU05 BXL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,305 mi
Last recorded58,305 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 BXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,305 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 58,304 miles

Emissions not tested due to overheating (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,364 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,684 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 50,684 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,641 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,715 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (165/70r14)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 42,715 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (165/70r14)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 35,327 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 30,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,488 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,743 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 BXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

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

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