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PL05 LEU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,841 mi
Last recorded72,841 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 72,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 68,327 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 64,913 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front outer wall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Offside Front tyre outer wall cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,718 miles

Nearside Rear child seat

Offside Rear tyre nail

Fail 12 Apr 2016 59,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat

Offside Rear tyre nail

Pass 3 Apr 2015 54,299 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 54,299 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 49,428 miles

both rear shock absorber bushes started to split

Pass 13 Jul 2013 41,475 miles

front tyres low tread

Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 23,772 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,256 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 LEU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

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

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