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LT05 JVU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,726 mi
Last recorded45,726 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 JVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 45,726 miles

Offside Rear lower reflector missing

Pass 10 Oct 2024 45,107 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower reflector missing

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 44,498 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 43,722 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 42,860 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting cracking

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber mounting split and cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 41,970 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,940 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,684 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,700 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished within the tread

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,748 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,725 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,590 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,713 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 28,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 26,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,887 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,233 miles

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,721 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,162 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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LT05 JVU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LT05 JVU, 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 LT05 JVU registered?

LT05 JVU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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