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GY55 TLX

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,349 mi
Last recorded147,349 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 TLX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 147,349 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 142,491 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 142,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 130,972 miles

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

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

screen has damage in swept area larger than 40mm not obstructing drivers view

Fail 4 Dec 2015 130,972 miles

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

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

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

screen has damage in swept area larger than 40mm not obstructing drivers view

Pass 24 Nov 2014 111,751 miles

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

front screen cracked not in drivers view

Fail 24 Nov 2014 111,751 miles

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

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

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

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

front screen cracked not in drivers view

Pass 26 Nov 2013 94,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 77,056 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,287 miles

Coolant leak

Gear knob loose

Fail 19 Nov 2010 46,124 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,124 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2010 42,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,530 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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GY55 TLX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

GY55 TLX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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