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S3 LPS

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,785 mi
Last recorded79,785 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 LPS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 79,785 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 79,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 77,227 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 777,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 72,464 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 69,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 69,666 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 69,141 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 63,605 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 56,338 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 39,360 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 39,239 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 24,475 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S3 LPS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S3 LPS, 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 S3 LPS registered?

S3 LPS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is S3 LPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 LPS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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