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LB05 TLU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,843 mi
Last recorded50,843 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 TLU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,843 miles

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal lacking

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 50,840 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal lacking

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 50,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal lacking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 49,763 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Electronic power steering wiring slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 48,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Electronic power steering wiring slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 48,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electronic power steering wiring slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 47,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,073 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,620 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 40,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,579 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,900 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,985 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,042 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,569 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread depths very low (both 2mm)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,646 miles

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

front brake pads getting low

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted

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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LB05 TLU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB05 TLU, 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 LB05 TLU registered?

LB05 TLU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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