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LV55 XPE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,168 mi
Last recorded71,168 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 XPE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,168 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 71,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,450 miles

Both front headlamps deterioating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 62,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear muffler (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,320 miles

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

Offside Front is slightly binding

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 59,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front is slightly binding

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 49,715 miles

Centre exhaust clamp rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,715 miles

Centre exhaust clamp rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 41,900 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 33,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn and corroded

tyre size - 185/55/15/V

Pass 22 Oct 2011 18,526 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded brake calipers may be restricted in movement

Pass 1 Nov 2010 14,334 miles

advise front brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 11,234 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 7,935 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 XPE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

LV55 XPE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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