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LV55 TMX

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,994 mi
Last recorded64,994 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 TMX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,994 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 64,994 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,001 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,135 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

radiator showing signs of leaking at the bottom

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,144 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 56,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 55,117 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre exhaust pipe badly corroded and leaking

engine overheating

engine sump pan corroding

n/s/r shock absorber top mpunting bush worn,splitting

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,238 miles

front suspension crossmember corroding on the o/s within 30cm of the lower arm inner mounting

radiator cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,366 miles

both front tyre treads worn very low,o/s just passing

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2011 36,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyre treads worn very low,o/s just passing

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,407 miles

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,393 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 19,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,103 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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LV55 TMX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

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

Is LV55 TMX safe to buy?

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