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MK55 LME

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,487 mi
Last recorded67,487 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 LME
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2024 67,487 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 63,781 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 61,273 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,312 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,875 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 54,170 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 53,363 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,416 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads and has slight side wall damage

Rear exhaust and centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 51,206 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres cracked between treades

Near side rear tyre has side wall damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side front brake disc is corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from near side drive shaft oil seal area

Rear exhaust and centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Sump is corroded

Offside Front tyre may have been run at low pressure and has valve covered by wheel trim

Pass 5 Nov 2014 50,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,187 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 42,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,939 miles

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

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

steering light is on but works ok

Pass 2 Nov 2011 26,162 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 19,845 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,021 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,724 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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MK55 LME is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LME, 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 LME registered?

MK55 LME is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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