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GP55 LCU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,334 mi
Last recorded97,334 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 LCU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 97,334 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

large crack in nearside lower section of windscreen but not in drivers view

Fail 28 Jul 2015 97,328 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

large crack in nearside lower section of windscreen but not in drivers view

Fail 2 Jun 2014 88,712 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 86,420 miles

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

nearside front position lamp dim

Fail 30 May 2013 86,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front position lamp dim

Pass 31 May 2012 81,829 miles

Front brake balance on limits may need attention.

Front brake pads low.

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 May 2011 76,584 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside parking brake performance poor

Fail 3 May 2011 76,584 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated/cracked

front brake discs worn

nearside parking brake performance poor

Pass 14 May 2010 67,621 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 67,621 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 LCU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GP55 LCU, 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 LCU registered?

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

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