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MK55 LPL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,136 mi
Last recorded119,136 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 119,136 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 119,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 106,580 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn thin on edge

Fail 27 May 2014 106,564 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn thin on edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 98,487 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 98,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,466 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust heatshield insecure

offside headlamp fixing broken

rear exhaust hanger fixing bolt missing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

nearside headlamp broken but not affecting operation/image

Fail 16 Aug 2010 71,661 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

nearside headlamp broken but not affecting operation/image

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,691 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Fail 26 Aug 2009 61,686 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,294 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 47,294 miles

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

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

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 LPL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LPL, 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 LPL registered?

MK55 LPL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MK55 LPL safe to buy?

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