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LW05 MJU

2005 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,602 mi
Last recorded131,602 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 MJU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 131,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

back box very corroded

both rear bump stops insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2014 131,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

back box very corroded

both rear bump stops insecure

osf tyre low pressure and perished

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 126,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 126,915 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2012 118,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 111,715 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 108,095 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 108,095 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,030 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,557 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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LW05 MJU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LW05 MJU, 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 LW05 MJU registered?

LW05 MJU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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