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NU05 HWV

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,896 mi
Last recorded93,896 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 93,896 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 93,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 89,615 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected fouling inner wing (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,980 miles

nsf top suspension bearing stiff

vehicle has corrosion present underside

Fail 25 Feb 2020 83,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nsf top suspension bearing stiff

vehicle has corrosion present underside

Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,887 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,478 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 78,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,765 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 73,764 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 67,712 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 67,712 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 60,352 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 60,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,074 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,428 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 33,428 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 22,723 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,293 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 HWV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

NU05 HWV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NU05 HWV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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