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LM05 TVE

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,755 mi
Last recorded118,755 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 TVE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2020 118,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake ferrals rusty

hand brake feels poor but no brake test

Offside Front Tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Nov 2019 114,303 miles

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 114,303 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 104,654 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,235 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,966 miles

Central Front Inner Oil leak Gearbox driveshaft seal ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 92,966 miles

Central Front Inner Oil leak Gearbox driveshaft seal ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust rear rubber hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,114 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 81,114 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,668 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,810 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 67,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,980 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,782 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 58,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,481 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 56,382 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,869 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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LM05 TVE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LM05 TVE, 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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LM05 TVE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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