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FY05 LXB

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

49,111 mi
Last recorded49,111 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 LXB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 49,111 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2024 49,110 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2023 46,849 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 44,527 miles

All rear suspension components corroded/flaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 44,526 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components corroded/flaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,038 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 41,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 41,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,740 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. Tyres are 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,426 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 36,426 miles

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

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

N/S dipped headlamp aim just visible

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,848 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 34,847 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,049 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 30 Mar 2016 33,049 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,575 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,942 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,116 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 26,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,125 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,929 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 20,929 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,621 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,842 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,782 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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FY05 LXB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FY05 LXB, 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

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What year was FY05 LXB registered?

FY05 LXB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FY05 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 LXB shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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