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PL05 LDC

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,508 mi
Last recorded151,508 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 LDC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 151,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 151,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure cable (3.6.I.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 146,403 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s hand brake cable has slight damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2014 136,054 miles

rear coils corroded (weak), front whishone bushes deteriorated, subframe corroded (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 136,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear coils corroded (weak), front whishone bushes deteriorated, subframe corroded (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,073 miles

slight play in steering wheel, vehicle has a slight missfire, (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 123,073 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight play in steering wheel, vehicle has a slight missfire, gearbox mount deteriorated, exhaust minor leak, (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 106,927 miles

damage to sidewall on o/s/r tyre

light cracking on n/s/r tyre sidewalls

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

rear wiper worn out

slight noise "lock to lock" on jack - o.k. for mot on turning plates - suspect some wear on o/s/f suspension strut top mount

Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,709 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,720 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,923 miles

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)

bulkhead drain blocked

Fail 11 Aug 2008 43,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,284 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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PL05 LDC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PL05 LDC, 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 PL05 LDC registered?

PL05 LDC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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