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MV05 LEF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,082 mi
Last recorded105,082 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,082 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs corroded inner faces

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil sump corroded

rear box exhaust rubber perished

Fail 18 Oct 2017 105,082 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs corroded inner faces

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil sump corroded

rear box exhaust rubber perished

Pass 15 Nov 2016 101,642 miles

Offside Front headlight lens derteriating

Fail 24 Jul 2015 96,223 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,223 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 93,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 77,172 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,720 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,144 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2010 31,139 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 (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,586 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 LEF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

MV05 LEF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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