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MV05 LBZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,090 mi
Last recorded117,090 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LBZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 117,090 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 108,723 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 108,723 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Apr 2015 103,326 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 103,326 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 97,030 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 97,030 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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 92,211 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 86,252 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

steering system warning lamp illuminates intermittently. not on at time of test

Fail 11 May 2012 86,252 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

steering system warning lamp illuminates intermittently. not on at time of test

Pass 11 May 2011 76,583 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 76,582 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 69,098 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 69,098 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,017 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 61,913 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 51,835 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 51,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LBZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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