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LV05 MVU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,083 mi
Last recorded79,083 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both O/S/F and N/S/F (2.7.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both N/S and O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Movement in seat back-rest

Offside Front Door check strap not attached

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both N/S/R and O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle has light damage to front end

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 79,081 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both O/S/F and N/S/F (2.7.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both N/S and O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Movement in seat back-rest

Offside Front Door check strap not attached

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both N/S/R and O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle has light damage to front end

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,751 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

front end has light damage

Fail 7 Jun 2016 75,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the operation of n/s indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

front end has light damage

Pass 19 May 2015 67,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,106 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 59,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 48,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside front and rear wiper blade starting to split

rear exhaust box broken up inside

steering wheel has slight left to right and up to down movement

Fail 7 Jun 2013 48,821 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

offside front and rear wiper blade starting to split

rear exhaust box broken up inside

steering wheel has slight left to right and up to down movement

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,061 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 28,934 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,934 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,651 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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 MVU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

LV05 MVU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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