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GP55 LCW

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,616 mi
Last recorded77,616 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 77,616 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,000 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 76,000 miles

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

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

Bulb failure warning showing on dash board when lights activated

Centre Exhaust mounting rubber perished

Pass 7 May 2016 75,412 miles

coil spring corroded All Springs have surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 68,954 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,594 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 56,594 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,635 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 46,589 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,514 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust rubber hanger mountings perishing

slight play found in the offside front steering rack end

Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2010 29,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,946 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracked due to age

Pass 2 Dec 2008 15,465 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)

both rear light lens blacked out

nearside front tyre sidewall (damaged not to cords)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 15,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

both rear light lens blacked out

nearside front tyre sidewall (damaged not to cords)

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 LCW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCW, 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 LCW registered?

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

Is GP55 LCW safe to buy?

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