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NU05 CUK

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,012 mi
Last recorded55,012 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 CUK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 55,012 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 46,332 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,317 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 46,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust rubber broken

Pass 27 Jan 2016 46,206 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,795 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 45,795 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 45,218 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket rubber broken

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Jan 2013 43,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket rubber broken

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2012 42,235 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust mount deteriorated.

Offside rear tyre starting to perrish.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2012 42,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

radiator leaking water

slight cracking in o/s/r tyre

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,915 miles

radiator weeping water

Fail 25 Jan 2011 40,915 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

radiator weeping water

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,883 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,499 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,817 miles

oil leak on engine

rear shockabsorbers top mounting bushes split

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 CUK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CUK, 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 CUK registered?

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

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