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MK55 LRV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,026 mi
Last recorded85,026 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 85,026 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 85,019 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 79,883 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 73,211 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 73,901 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 55,865 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 54,706 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 37,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,766 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,567 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 31,539 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracks on wall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracks outer wall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Jan 2016 26,458 miles

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

Fail 21 Sep 2015 26,455 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both side D bushes cracked (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front oil leak

down side slightly rusted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,741 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,264 miles

corrosion on exhaust flexi section union

Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,606 miles

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

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

rear blade split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,565 miles

n/s/f tyre has some cracking on sidewall.

o/s/f tyre has some curb damage to outer sidewall.

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 LRV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

MK55 LRV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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