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LR05 RSO

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,957 mi
Last recorded76,957 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,957 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock casing corroded strong advisory (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded strong advisory (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective slight damaged strong advisory (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush as well shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 65,441 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush as well shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,341 miles

Coolant leak Bottom of radiator ( nearside ) ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 61,341 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Coolant leak Bottom of radiator ( nearside ) ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 56,597 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,287 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 53,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 45,746 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,627 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 39,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,512 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 33,972 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,972 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 28,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,549 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 22,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 22,922 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 16,710 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 11 Jun 2008 9,977 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 RSO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

LR05 RSO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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