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NU05 VLR

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,082 mi
Last recorded81,082 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 VLR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 81,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate is deteriorating, starting to delaminate. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output this lamp has just met requirements for the beam pattern. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has only just met requirement 1.6mm. this tyre is in a poor condition.

Nearside Front wheel arch has plastic covers fitted, obscuring view of metal.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre outside wall is deteriorating, and is in a poor condition.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output this lamp has just met the requirements for beam pattern. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel arch has plastic covers fitted, obscuring view of metal.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate is damaged. (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 81,056 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch corroded, marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer. hole marked in yellow. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate is deteriorating, starting to delaminate. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output this lamp has just met requirements for the beam pattern. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has only just met requirement 1.6mm. this tyre is in a poor condition.

Nearside Front wheel arch has plastic covers fitted, obscuring view of metal.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre outside wall is deteriorating, and is in a poor condition.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output this lamp has just met the requirements for beam pattern. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel arch has plastic covers fitted, obscuring view of metal.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate is damaged. (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 75,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 67,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 67,585 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 58,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 58,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 51,259 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 47,190 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 47,190 miles

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

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 31 May 2011 37,865 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear shock absorber top bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear shock absorber top bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 14 May 2010 31,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 24,987 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 30 May 2008 19,073 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 VLR is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

NU05 VLR is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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