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NX05 VUW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,178 mi
Last recorded102,178 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VUW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 102,178 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 102,104 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,925 miles

Offside front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 97,736 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside outer rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,211 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 95,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,270 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,795 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,878 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 58,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 12 (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 63 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 43,499 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 43,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,055 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,675 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,349 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 30,349 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,018 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,905 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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NX05 VUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NX05 VUW, 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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NX05 VUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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