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YR05 LVF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,922 mi
Last recorded113,922 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 LVF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 113,922 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 111,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 111,525 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 107,839 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 103,727 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 95,995 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, preventing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2016 95,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, preventing full inspection of adult belt

brake discs worn / corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,828 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 85,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 74,591 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,506 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 58,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,765 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,741 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,228 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 37,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008
Fail 3 Mar 2008 28,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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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YR05 LVF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 YR05 LVF, 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 YR05 LVF registered?

YR05 LVF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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