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GL54 VSY

2005 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,417 mi
Last recorded109,417 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 VSY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 109,417 miles

under body corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 109,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 109,343 miles

front tyres worn inner

nearside rear tyre wearing outer

offside rear tyre wearing outer

Fail 11 Feb 2021 109,295 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn inner

nearside rear tyre wearing outer

offside rear tyre wearing outer

Pass 10 Feb 2020 100,108 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

harsh corrosion to front sub-frame

offside and nearside front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2020 100,108 miles

harsh corrosion to front sub-frame

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,281 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

front brake hoses deteriorated

harsh corrosion to front sub-frame

harsh play in front top mount bearings

Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,270 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 66,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

coil spring corroded Both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,316 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 64,316 miles

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

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)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 64,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 4 Feb 2015 64,190 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 64,186 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,115 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 4 Dec 2013 61,115 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,214 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 51,837 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 51,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,688 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,674 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 15 Jan 2009 21,153 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 21,153 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,095 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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GL54 VSY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GL54 VSY, 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 GL54 VSY registered?

GL54 VSY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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