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LC05 TMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,111 mi
Last recorded43,111 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 TMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 43,111 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 43,111 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Two exhaust rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 41,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2025 41,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 40,002 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 39,129 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 37,774 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 35,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper spilt (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 35,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper spilt (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 34,460 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2019 32,549 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 31,418 miles

nearside headlam lens dull +light out-put low

nearside rear lamp lens has a slight crack

Fail 19 May 2018 31,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear facing) rubber bush worn/split (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlam lens dull +light out-put low

nearside rear lamp lens has a slight crack

Pass 19 May 2017 30,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear facing) (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp lens dull

Pass 7 May 2016 28,521 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front lower arm (rear facing) (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp lens dull

Pass 16 May 2015 27,033 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 25,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 24,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 22,912 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 28 May 2011 20,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres on 3mm and wearing on shoulder treads

handbrake slightly high

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 15 May 2010 17,710 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 14,988 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 12,842 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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LC05 TMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LC05 TMU, 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 LC05 TMU registered?

LC05 TMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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