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MV05 LBK

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

80,538 mi
Last recorded80,538 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LBK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle and springs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2023 80,537 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle and springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 79,266 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2022 79,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery warning lamp on dash

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 78,438 miles

Chassis corroded at rear (bumper mounts )

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 78,438 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor cannot be secured (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis corroded at rear (bumper mounts )

Clutch slipping

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 76,974 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 75,231 miles

both headlights in poor condition

front and rear tyres perished 185/55/15

front shock absorber casings corroded

rear axle mounting brackets corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 75,227 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted brake pad locking pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure cable broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor broken (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlights in poor condition

front and rear tyres perished 185/55/15

front shock absorber casings corroded

rear axle mounting brackets corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper mounting has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Quite heavily buckled / advise replacement (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper support corroded heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper support corroded heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise repair / replacement ASAP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 73,143 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor wont stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper mounting has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Quite heavily buckled / advise replacement (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper support corroded heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper support corroded heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise repair / replacement ASAP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,258 miles

heavy corrosion on rear coil springs. rear indicators starting to show white(advise replacement)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 71,174 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

heavy corrosion on rear coil springs. rear indicators starting to show white(advise replacement)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr chasie legs (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear osr brake pipes and ferrules slight corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2016 69,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr chasie legs (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear osr brake pipes and ferrules slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 67,616 miles

Corrosion on coil springs

Corrosion on exhaust.

Fail 12 Sep 2015 67,616 miles

Corrosion on coil springs

Corrosion on exhaust.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 67,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion on coil springs

Corrosion on exhaust.

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished(replacement recommended)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,957 miles

1.corrosion on all coil springs. 2.age related surface cracking on all tyres.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 64,915 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1.corrosion on all coil springs. 2.age related surface cracking on all tyres.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,262 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,838 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 59,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,462 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 51,456 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,991 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 42,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,948 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,064 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,934 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 LBK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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

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