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GY55 TLF

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,997 mi
Last recorded92,997 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 TLF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 92,997 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 92,997 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 88,290 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 88,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,359 miles

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,777 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 82,777 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 74,089 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,746 miles

Drivers seat fore and aft mechanism worn but does lock seat in position

Nearside Front Door check strap bolt loose

Offside Front Outer Brake pad looks low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 68,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Drivers seat fore and aft mechanism worn but does lock seat in position

Nearside Front Door check strap bolt loose

Offside Front Outer Brake pad looks low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,200 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 65,200 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,344 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2012 47,400 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,243 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 46,241 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,807 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,968 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 38,807 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,795 miles

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

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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GY55 TLF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 GY55 TLF, 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 GY55 TLF registered?

GY55 TLF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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