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NU05 TLY

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,669 mi
Last recorded115,669 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 115,669 miles

Offside Rear park brake may require attention/adjustment

engine MIL on

Fail 1 Jun 2016 115,669 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear park brake may require attention/adjustment

engine MIL on

Pass 8 Jun 2015 112,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front flexi brake pipes slightly twisted

both front tyres 3mm and worn on edges

engine management light on at time of test

engine sump corroded and starting to leak

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside front seatbelt slow to return

offside headlight lens poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2014 99,475 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,475 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,742 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,742 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

radiator fan seized fan motor started to overheat at end of test

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,816 miles

nearside front slight damage

Fail 6 Jun 2012 76,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,882 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 65,367 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2010 65,367 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)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,747 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,851 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

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 TLY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TLY, 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 TLY registered?

NU05 TLY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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