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LV05 HTJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,611 mi
Last recorded43,611 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 HTJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 43,611 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers door catch stiff

Pass 18 Jan 2018 40,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,114 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 32,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 27,798 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 23,240 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 16,870 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 14,439 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 20 Jan 2012 14,439 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,742 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 5,938 miles

Airbag warning lamp is on

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 4,512 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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LV05 HTJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LV05 HTJ, 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 LV05 HTJ registered?

LV05 HTJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is LV05 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 HTJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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