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PL05 LFJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,322 mi
Last recorded84,322 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 LFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,322 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 84,316 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor loose (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 79,665 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 78,915 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 78,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,359 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 75,655 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,534 miles

Both rear shock absorber top bushes slightly worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,442 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,026 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,020 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 54,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,364 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,702 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,702 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,283 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,012 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 31,012 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 23,436 miles

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

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 LFJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PL05 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

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

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