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LV55 UBL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,109 mi
Last recorded77,109 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,109 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 77,109 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 74,252 miles

Front Exhaust down pipe flexi slight deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2017 70,481 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,519 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2016 66,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around tread and walls 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around tread and walls (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,770 miles

rear tyres cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. 185/60/14

Fail 28 Sep 2015 63,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear at join. (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view not working (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. 185/60/14

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear tyres cracking around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet.185/60/14

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 41,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn inner edges

nearside wiper blade split and not clearing the screen very well

offside front brake hose twisted slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2012 41,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn inner edges

nearside wiper blade split and not clearing the screen very well

offside front brake hose twisted slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2011 31,931 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,773 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 UBL 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 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

LV55 UBL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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