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PL05 LFW

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,846 mi
Last recorded84,846 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 84,846 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 80,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tyre wall perished. (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 May 2017 74,843 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 72,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 69,931 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,102 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 67,050 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,006 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Jun 2013 66,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

exhaust corroding

front exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres worn on outer edges /cracking

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,182 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs starting to pitt

Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,182 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs starting to pitt

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,608 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 58,602 miles

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2010 47,899 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 47,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,981 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

advise exhaust corroded .

advise rear wiper split .

advise top rear shocker mounts bushes perished resulting in slight free play .

Pass 21 May 2009 40,430 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 40,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,894 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 LFW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

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

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