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GP55 LCL

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,257 mi
Last recorded86,257 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 LCL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges & cracked/deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges & cracked/deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak (rocker cover area

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 86,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges & cracked/deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges & cracked/deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak (rocker cover area

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,158 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bushes perished

both rear tyre valves perished

Fail 24 Nov 2016 81,148 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear shock absorber bushes perished

both rear tyre valves perished

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,431 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2015 76,431 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,642 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2013 70,912 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 67,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,211 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Nov 2010 55,330 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2009 51,029 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,525 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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GP55 LCL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP55 LCL, 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 GP55 LCL registered?

GP55 LCL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GP55 LCL safe to buy?

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