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L88 LGX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,887 mi
Last recorded92,887 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 LGX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 92,887 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 92,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,272 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2016 85,272 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,962 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 78,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,444 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,442 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,007 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 63,007 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,875 miles

advise bracket broken on kat

Fail 2 Apr 2013 61,875 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

advise bracket broken on kat

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,113 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 54,113 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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 50,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,646 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front airbag warning lights on

Fail 13 Mar 2009 33,477 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front airbag warning lights on

Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,250 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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L88 LGX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L88 LGX, 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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L88 LGX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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