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MV05 LAE

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,116 mi
Last recorded81,116 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,959 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drivers seat slighty insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2016 76,947 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drivers seat slighty insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2016 76,180 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm mounting (subframe excessively corroded) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced beam image not visable on screen (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

slight movement o/s/f seat

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,825 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 70,825 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 64,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 61,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,795 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,185 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,746 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,832 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,251 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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MV05 LAE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV05 LAE, 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 MV05 LAE registered?

MV05 LAE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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