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MA05 LVU

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,880 mi
Last recorded108,880 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 LVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 108,880 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 104,592 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 104,591 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,841 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 98,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,481 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,481 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 86,564 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,564 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 81,742 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front brake pads worn

Fail 3 Sep 2014

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front brake pads worn

Fail 29 Aug 2013 73,670 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,670 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,231 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 58,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,446 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 46,925 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,925 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,786 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 35,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,782 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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MA05 LVU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA05 LVU, 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 MA05 LVU registered?

MA05 LVU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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