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NU05 XUG

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,515 mi
Last recorded76,515 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 76,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,679 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

major oil leak dripping on to exhaust

nearside rear tyre perished

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 10 Mar 2015 71,676 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

major oil leak dripping on to exhaust

nearside rear tyre perished

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,216 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2014 68,216 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front exhaust clamp corroded

minor leak from front exhaust section

offside drivers door handle sticky

sump corroded and damp

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,936 miles

condition o/s outer cv boot

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on front sub frame

front brake pad wear low o/s

general underside corrosion

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,524 miles

brake fluid level

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/f tyre wear low

Fail 8 Jun 2012 55,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/f tyre wear low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,710 miles

Centre exhaust rubber snapped, exhaust secure.

Front discs worn and corroded.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 41,710 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust rubber snapped, exhaust secure.

Front discs worn and corroded.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,346 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2009 35,329 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,923 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 XUG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUG, 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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NU05 XUG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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