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NV05 ZFU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,046 mi
Last recorded122,046 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 ZFU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 122,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear wiper split

clutch bearing noisy

coolant leak from radiator

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 122,038 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside on limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear wiper split

clutch bearing noisy

coolant leak from radiator

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 110,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Mar 2015 110,294 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2014 99,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 9 May 2014 99,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 11 May 2013 89,702 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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 67,872 miles

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

ns wiper blade split

nsf tyre side wall damaged

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,919 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,847 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 47,208 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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NV05 ZFU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV05 ZFU, 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 NV05 ZFU registered?

NV05 ZFU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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