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MV05 LCT

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,137 mi
Last recorded90,137 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 90,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2020 90,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,000 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 82,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,885 miles

rear springs corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,883 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with hazards (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,189 miles

o/s/r shock absorber bush slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

water in offside rear fog lamp

Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) pinch bolt loose (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

under trays fitted

water in offside rear fog lamp

Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface cracks showing on nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2014 60,048 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

offside front brake starting to bind slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,467 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,297 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

surface scratches on front windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,222 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 45,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,546 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,610 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 35,606 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,662 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 LCT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LCT, 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 LCT registered?

MV05 LCT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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