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PL05 LFS

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,798 mi
Last recorded94,798 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,798 miles

Headlights misty. not excessively affecting beam image

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

exhaust clamp missing, not leaking or insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2020 94,195 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides due to heavy corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame heavily corroded and everything connected to it as well.

Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (both sides). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements.

Rear Rear axle heavily corroded as well as anything connected to it.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,110 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,149 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 90,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,330 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

light scratch marks across screen

Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,351 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,137 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,456 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 68,455 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,836 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 60,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,641 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 51,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,705 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 36,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,749 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,847 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 LFS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

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

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