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LX55 MGU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,916 mi
Last recorded63,916 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 MGU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,916 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,740 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 58,717 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 52,704 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 52,611 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 49,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Oil leak ()

oil sump corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 47,281 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 47,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,249 miles

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

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

both rear road wheels damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn to 3.0mm and perished

radiator poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

offside wiper blade split

Fail 11 Feb 2015 35,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

offside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,528 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,343 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,414 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 12,642 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 12,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 12,299 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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LX55 MGU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX55 MGU, 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 LX55 MGU registered?

LX55 MGU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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