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FA05 LJY

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,593 mi
Last recorded132,593 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 LJY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 132,593 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 120,272 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 111,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front both wheels slightly seized

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 108,253 miles

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

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 107,171 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 98,656 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

knocking sound detected when rocking steering from left to right

Fail 3 Aug 2013 98,656 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

knocking sound detected when rocking steering from left to right

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,412 miles

there appears to be movement between the upper and lower steering column shafts, where they join inside the power steering motor. (the top limit of 13mm play, measured at the steering wheel is not exceeded)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 86,112 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 74,625 miles

Oil leak

nsf/osf steering arms have slight play at their relative fixings

steering column shaft has slight play and knocking when rocked left to right

Fail 30 Jul 2011 74,625 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf/osf steering arms have slight play at their relative fixings

steering column shaft has slight play and knocking when rocked left to right

Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,893 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 31 Jul 2010 62,890 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)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,202 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

noise when steering rocked side to side

slight play nsf/osf steering arms

Fail 31 Jul 2009 51,202 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

noise when steering rocked side to side

slight play nsf/osf steering arms

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering column

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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FA05 LJY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FA05 LJY, 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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FA05 LJY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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