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SY05 NHZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,197 mi
Last recorded74,197 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 NHZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 74,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 74,197 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 71,019 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,633 miles

Nearside n/s headlamp in poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2017 70,617 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside n/s headlamp in poor condition

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 69,495 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 69,494 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,718 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine sump corroded /leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 61,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,631 miles

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

engine cooling fan defective

rear silencer exhaust rubber badly perished

Fail 2 Apr 2013 56,631 miles

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

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

engine cooling fan defective

o/s/f wiper minor tear

rear silencer exhaust rubber badly perished

slight leak from heater water hose

Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,083 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 52,073 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,392 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 45,392 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,449 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 26,446 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight bind nearside front brake

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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SY05 NHZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SY05 NHZ, 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 SY05 NHZ registered?

SY05 NHZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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