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MK55 LJZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 LJZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 70,151 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished/splitting

Rear Exhaust back box has minor leak of exhaust gasses

Rear Suspension componants corroded

Slight under body corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2017 70,148 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired Wire/bracket fouling driveshaft (3.4.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both headlamp beam images poor

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished/splitting

Rear Exhaust back box has minor leak of exhaust gasses

Rear Suspension componants corroded

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,193 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,301 miles

Advanced deterioration on O/S/R tyre in general

Corrosion on front exhaust section

Corrosion on fuel tank strap

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion in general (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S wiper blade worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan edges, both sides (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,025 miles

front coil springs rusty

front sub frame rusty

rear exhaust box rusty and slight blow

Pass 28 Sep 2013 50,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2013 50,096 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,930 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,556 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust rubber mounting heavily persihed.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,126 miles

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

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

mid exhaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,864 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 25,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,606 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 23,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MK55 LJZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK55 LJZ, 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 MK55 LJZ registered?

MK55 LJZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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