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LR05 TVZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,136 mi
Last recorded44,136 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 44,136 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 43,922 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 43,659 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,419 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 43,077 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 43,077 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,902 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 42,902 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 41,275 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 41,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel centre cap missing

Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,774 miles

Both headlamp units slightly cloudy

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,246 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 36,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,139 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,489 miles

Tyres perished all round.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,166 miles

Both headlamp lens are faded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,331 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 27,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,297 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,888 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,649 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,619 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

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 TVZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TVZ, 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

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What year was LR05 TVZ registered?

LR05 TVZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is LR05 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 TVZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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