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LR05 RLX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,474 mi
Last recorded63,474 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 RLX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 63,474 miles

gear box rear stabiliser arm bush starting to split

nearside front headlamp starting to discolour and beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread edges starting to wear

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

offside rear light lens cracked

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,602 miles

nearside front headlamp starting to discolour

nearside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,195 miles

nearside front and both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

offside rear light lens small cracks

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Fail 23 Jun 2018 52,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top shock absorber bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top shock absorber bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front and both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

offside rear light lens small cracks

rear exhaust tail pipe rusty

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,956 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 46,956 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,053 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 65,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,610 miles

unable to test rear seatbelts (fully laden)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 37,610 miles

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

unable to test rear seatbelts (fully laden)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 23,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,383 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 23,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,779 miles

n/s/r tyer has crack on sidewall.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 21,983 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 21,983 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,050 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,255 miles

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

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 RLX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LR05 RLX, 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 LR05 RLX registered?

LR05 RLX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is LR05 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 RLX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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