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FV05 LHN

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,910 mi
Last recorded58,910 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LHN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 58,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 58,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wont tilt forward

Rear exhaust box rubber perishing

Rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 11 May 2017 48,788 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 48,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

intermittent fault e p s light on went out before test advise this should be looked into safety resons

Pass 17 May 2016 44,491 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 44,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 May 2015 39,459 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 May 2015 39,459 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 34,317 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 34,317 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,031 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 24,920 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 23,037 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 22,043 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 18 May 2009 20,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,308 miles

offside door mirror cracked

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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FV05 LHN 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 70.6%.

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 FV05 LHN, 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

How do I check the history of FV05 LHN?

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What year was FV05 LHN registered?

FV05 LHN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is FV05 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 LHN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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