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PL05 LGA

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,093 mi
Last recorded100,093 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 100,093 miles

2 front anitroll bar outer bushes play /cracks

2 front rack ends have play

front number plate damage at top

n/s/r brake sticking

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion o/s / n/s

rear springs have corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2019 100,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 front anitroll bar outer bushes play /cracks

2 front rack ends have play

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust has blow at rear

front brake disc have heavy corrosion o/s /f & n/s/f

front number plate damage at top

n/s/r brake sticking

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion o/s / n/s

rear exhaust mount broken just doing it job

rear springs have corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,620 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 93,618 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake efficiency slightly low 18% (min.16%)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2018 91,081 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2017 77,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 65,288 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 64,957 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,785 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,356 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,769 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 51,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,469 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 36,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,293 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,185 miles

o/s n/s/r tyre inner treads starting to wear

Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,581 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 LGA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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