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MK55 LRA

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,597 mi
Last recorded61,597 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,597 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 57,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 57,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 51,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,309 miles

Advise N/S/F drive shaft oil seal leaking.

Advise crank shaft pulley has lots of movement.may be fitted incorectly.

Advise movement in gear stick limited feels rough.

Advise slight leak from radiator. also corroded.

Advise slight movement in steering wheel up and down.

Back box rubber perrished.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 34,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Advise N/S/F drive shaft oil seal leaking.

Advise crank shaft pulley has lots of movement.may be fitted incorectly.

Advise movement in gear stick limited feels rough.

Advise slight leak from radiator. also corroded.

Advise slight movement in steering wheel up and down.

Back box rubber perrished.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake fluid low in master

Fail 13 Oct 2009 26,710 miles

Centre Front Upper Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake fluid low in master

Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,820 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 LRA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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