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FY55 TGK

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,970 mi
Last recorded101,970 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 TGK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 101,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to front of rear wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened to rear of front subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp image deteriorated.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened entire front subframe showing extensive corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 97,452 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 97,451 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

rear exhaust clamp slight blow

Pass 17 Sep 2018 92,130 miles

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

Front TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,086 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 86,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.057 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,579 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 79,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,421 miles

rear tyres worn close to the limit

Fail 23 Sep 2015 74,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear tyres worn close to the limit

Fail 15 Sep 2014 65,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,591 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 58,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,587 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,278 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 43,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,011 miles

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriated

Fail 14 Sep 2010 36,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriated

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,259 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 27,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 18,130 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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FY55 TGK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 FY55 TGK, 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 FY55 TGK registered?

FY55 TGK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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