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LV05 MVS

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,488 mi
Last recorded77,488 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 MVS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,488 miles

Centre Front Oil leak major oil leak from front of engine and oil all over underside of vehicle ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush worn (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Upper drivers sun visor missing

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush worn (2.7.4)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 77,487 miles

Battery insecure hold down strap missing (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade has torn rubber (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault seat belt restraint system light malfunction (5.4.2)

Centre Front Oil leak major oil leak from front of engine and oil all over underside of vehicle ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush worn (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Upper drivers sun visor missing

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush worn (2.7.4)

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

Centre Front gear stick top knob insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 69,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bad oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,664 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 67,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 60,722 miles

Oil leaking/sump pan corroded/pourous

n/s handbrake effort poor

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,586 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,710 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 45,710 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,909 miles

bonnet scratched

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 MVS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LV05 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

LV05 MVS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LV05 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 MVS shows 12 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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