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NU05 XTE

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,461 mi
Last recorded87,461 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,461 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2014 87,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2013 81,155 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2013 81,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,600 miles

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

engine light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,449 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 55,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,615 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 44,615 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,840 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 39,840 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,585 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 XTE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU05 XTE registered?

NU05 XTE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is NU05 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 XTE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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