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LV55 XPF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,504 mi
Last recorded97,504 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 97,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides very close (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,537 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 93,537 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 85,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,962 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

top shocker mounts unbonding

Fail 4 Sep 2012 48,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

top shocker mounts unbonding

Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,779 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 33,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car has accident damage too n/s/f nothing noticable to fail on

front and rear number plates hazy

n/s/f seat not going forward slightly loose

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

oil leak from gearbox and engine

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,240 miles

car has accident damage too n/s/f nothing noticable to fail on

front and rear number plates hazy

n/s/f seat not going forward slightly loose

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

oil leak from gearbox and engine

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,269 miles

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

N/S headlamp slightly insecure

O/S/F tyre low on tread and perished

Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,290 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 XPF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

LV55 XPF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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