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PN55 LCJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,644 mi
Last recorded98,644 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 LCJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 98,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle suspension & cilspring corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 98,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle suspension & cilspring corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 82,295 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 82,295 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shocker top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shocker top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 71,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working head lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shocker top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shocker top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,010 miles

Oil leak ()

interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside nearside rear tyre treads cracking but not showing cords or ply

trim covers fitted to nearside under body

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

interior mirror missing

nearside front, offside and nearside rear tyre treads cracking bub not showing cords or ply

oil leak

trim cover fitted to nearside floor obscuring fuel and brake pipes

Fail 1 Jun 2016 58,092 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

interior mirror missing

nearside front, offside and nearside rear tyre treads cracking bub not showing cords or ply

oil leak

oil level slightly low

trim cover fitted to nearside floor obscuring fuel and brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,378 miles

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

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

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

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

interia mirror missing

Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,211 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,591 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 28,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,921 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,130 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 13,427 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 13,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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PN55 LCJ 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 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 PN55 LCJ, 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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PN55 LCJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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