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PG05 LWS

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,105 mi
Last recorded141,105 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 LWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 141,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 141,105 miles

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 137,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 131,441 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Corrosion on front sub frame

Engine sump corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 131,441 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Corrosion on front sub frame

Engine sump corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear lamps slightly insecure

engine oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

gear box oil leak

sump corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 126,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear lamps slightly insecure

engine oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

gear box oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 113,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear parking brake low

oil leak ,sump

Fail 30 Jul 2015 113,431 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by mount for track control arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by track control arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear parking brake low

oil leak ,sump

Pass 29 Jul 2014 10,047 miles

Oil leak

sump starting to rot

Fail 29 Jul 2014 100,047 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Oil leak

sump starting to rot

Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,571 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2012 73,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,295 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,271 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,248 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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PG05 LWS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PG05 LWS, 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 PG05 LWS registered?

PG05 LWS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is PG05 LWS safe to buy?

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