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MV05 LFF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,667 mi
Last recorded116,667 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 116,667 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2019 111,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,001 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 94,999 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 81,677 miles

exhaust flexi corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2012 81,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,424 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 71,424 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 60,772 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 40,308 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 LFF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

MV05 LFF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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