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FY55 TGN

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,112 mi
Last recorded109,112 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 TGN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 109,112 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 109,100 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,710 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 105,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2019 97,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 97,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,625 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators turning white (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre sidewall perishing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake requirements just met (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 88,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators turning white (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre sidewall perishing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake requirements just met (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,539 miles

Both headlamp starting to glaze over with age

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,398 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front d bar bushes worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,941 miles

centre wheel caps fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre wheel caps fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,281 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre wheel caps fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,963 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre wheel caps fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,797 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre wheel caps fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre wheel caps fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2008 23,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre wheel caps fitted

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 TGN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

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

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