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AV55 LWU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,272 mi
Last recorded100,272 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LWU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 100,272 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,551 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,606 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 80,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,565 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on shoulders.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 72,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on shoulders.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,674 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 64,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,762 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 57,761 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre slightly low.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,549 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 45,543 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,236 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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AV55 LWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV55 LWU, 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 AV55 LWU registered?

AV55 LWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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