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PL05 LFP

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,558 mi
Last recorded49,558 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 LFP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,558 miles

n/s and o/s dip poor beam image

Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,984 miles

o/s and n/s dip poor beam image

Fail 26 Feb 2018 45,984 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s dip poor beam image

Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,341 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 39,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,392 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 35,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 31,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,607 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2013 28,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,655 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 15,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 LFP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PL05 LFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL05 LFP registered?

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

Is PL05 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 LFP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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