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LV55 TLX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,621 mi
Last recorded65,621 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 TLX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 65,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens is deteriorated and affects the pattern of the headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens is deteriorated and affects the pattern of the headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visors do not stay in place (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal leaking but not majorly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front anti roll bar D- bush worn but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Camshaft cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 60,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 60,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 57,467 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,466 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,909 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 50,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,548 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 433,353 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,857 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 33,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,963 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2009 27,420 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 27,418 miles

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

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

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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LV55 TLX 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 LV55 TLX, 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 LV55 TLX registered?

LV55 TLX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LV55 TLX safe to buy?

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