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MV05 LFP

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,819 mi
Last recorded94,819 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 94,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Aug 2014 87,439 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 79,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 68,735 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,459 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,058 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,444 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre has cuts on side wall

Fail 27 Feb 2009 37,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/rear tyre has cuts on side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2008 26,579 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs distorted

some damage to o/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Feb 2008 26,454 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs distorted

some damage to o/s rear tyre sidewall

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 LFP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

MV05 LFP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is MV05 LFP safe to buy?

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