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LJ05 DEU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,730 mi
Last recorded52,730 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 DEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 52,730 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 52,730 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2012 44,320 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 44,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 38,592 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres very slightly perished

Pass 18 May 2011 38,592 miles

both rear tyres very slightly perished

Pass 4 May 2010 31,431 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,932 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,809 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 21,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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LJ05 DEU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ05 DEU, 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 LJ05 DEU registered?

LJ05 DEU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is LJ05 DEU safe to buy?

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