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LA54 FWU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,366 mi
Last recorded54,366 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 FWU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant radiator insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,431 miles

small amount of surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,429 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 52,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,290 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 45,290 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,768 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 32,755 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,038 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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LA54 FWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA54 FWU, 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 LA54 FWU registered?

LA54 FWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is LA54 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA54 FWU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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