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NU05 TLO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,151 mi
Last recorded103,151 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 103,151 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 103,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked but no cords or ply exposed

Fail 27 Apr 2015 94,868 miles

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked but no cords or ply exposed

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,210 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 83,210 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,600 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 71,600 miles

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,245 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,968 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,199 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,716 miles

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

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

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

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 TLO 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 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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

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

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