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LV55 UBB

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,179 mi
Last recorded99,179 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,179 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2020 92,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2020 92,498 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 84,225 miles

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration.

off side front door check strap defective.

off side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration.

rear parking brakes overall performance effort low at 17%

Fail 22 Nov 2019 84,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration.

off side front door check strap defective.

off side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre perished/cracked.

rear parking brakes overall performance effort low at 17%

Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,248 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

Offside Front door damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both images condition

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 4 Jun 2018 70,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,264 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 55,264 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,832 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,675 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 25 Jun 2013 46,617 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,838 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 33,162 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,004 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 29,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 4 Nov 2008 18,825 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 18,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LV55 UBB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

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

Is LV55 UBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 UBB shows 18 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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