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LR05 RKV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,720 mi
Last recorded31,720 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 RKV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 31,720 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 31,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 30,427 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 30,425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 29,778 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 28,104 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 28,104 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 26,691 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 26,691 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Pass 30 Sep 2020 25,492 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 25,492 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,676 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,130 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 22,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,347 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,367 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,086 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 16,674 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,201 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,972 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 10,202 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 8,463 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 6,103 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 4,904 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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LR05 RKV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR05 RKV, 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

How do I check the history of LR05 RKV?

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What year was LR05 RKV registered?

LR05 RKV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is LR05 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 RKV shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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