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PL05 LFM

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,236 mi
Last recorded63,236 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 LFM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 63,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 56,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

windscreen washers weak, sufficient water reaching screen.

Fail 3 Feb 2024 56,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

windscreen washers weak, sufficient water reaching screen.

Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,789 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 49,362 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,069 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 46,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 46,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 45,803 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,547 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,908 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,294 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 35,563 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,506 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,066 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,060 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,704 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 LFM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LFM, 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 LFM registered?

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

Is PL05 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 LFM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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