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NU05 HWT

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,120 mi
Last recorded97,120 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 97,120 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 78,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,172 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,151 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 68,421 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

engine cooling fan very noisy when operating

Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,421 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

engine cooling fan very noisy when operating

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,941 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 58,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2010 48,945 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 48,945 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)

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

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,606 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Jun 2008 31,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,278 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 HWT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HWT, 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 HWT registered?

NU05 HWT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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