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FD05 LFJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,185 mi
Last recorded117,185 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 117,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 117,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 115,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,271 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,267 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,484 miles

both headlamp lenses misting

oil filter corroded

oil leak engine

radiator fan motor smoking

sump corroded and weaping

Pass 2 Jul 2016 63,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,729 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 55,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres close to wear indicators.

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,492 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres close to wear indicators.

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,778 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,662 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,603 miles

play n/s/rear suspension

Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,429 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,290 miles

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

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

uneven wear on front tyres.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,968 miles

Front brake pads approx 50% worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Uneven wear to nearside front tyre

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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FD05 LFJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD05 LFJ, 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 FD05 LFJ registered?

FD05 LFJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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