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NU05 XUJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,399 mi
Last recorded132,399 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2016 132,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI HEAVILY CORRODED (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak SUMP LEAKING BADLY ()

Fail 3 Dec 2016 132,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI HEAVILY CORRODED (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak SUMP LEAKING BADLY ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 132,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine sump corroded & slight oil staining around corroded area

Front Exhaust flexi in poor condition but not blowing

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

Nearside sun visor does not secure in upright position

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 122,611 miles

Exhaust front flex section deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat jointing flange (at front pipe joint) slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,170 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 113,170 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,260 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 105,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 96,532 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 88,561 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 81,103 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 74,893 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 68,861 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,786 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 XUJ 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 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 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?

NU05 XUJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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