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NX05 VUY

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,710 mi
Last recorded79,710 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 79,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 78,875 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 78,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 75,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 75,216 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 70,620 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 70,596 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed track rods (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,716 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,849 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 63,519 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,280 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,347 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,624 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,134 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,666 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 46,666 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,546 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 42,546 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,301 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 38,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,688 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 21,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,208 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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NX05 VUY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NX05 VUY, 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 NX05 VUY registered?

NX05 VUY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NX05 VUY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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