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GY55 TLZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,783 mi
Last recorded70,783 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 70,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 68,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 66,321 miles

WIPERS DO NOT SELF PARK

Fail 27 Sep 2023 66,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL RETURN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL RETURN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

WIPERS DO NOT SELF PARK

Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,854 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost hanger BADLY deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Oil level close to / on minimum

Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,852 miles

Both front tyres cracked & perished(O/S = 2003) (185/55R15)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 52,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 51,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi' (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Beam image VERY poor (lens)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,695 miles

Front Exhaust detached & ineffective(corrosion)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 48,695 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust detached & ineffective(corrosion)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,251 miles

Front Exhaust pipe bracket broken/corroded, but still supporting exhaust

Fail 2 Oct 2017 48,251 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust pipe bracket broken/corroded, but still supporting exhaust

Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,935 miles

Both diped beam images VERY poor - lenses

Both rear tyres in VERY poor condition(2005) 185/55VR15

No oil showing on dipstick - topped up

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

Offside Rear shock absorber very weak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 46,935 miles

Both diped beam images VERY poor - lenses

Both rear tyres in VERY poor condition(2005) 185/55VR15

No oil showing on dipstick - topped up

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

Offside Rear shock absorber very weak

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,000 miles

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

no oil on dipstick,topped up. BOTH dip beam images very poor due to lenses hazed

Fail 30 Sep 2015 45,000 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

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

no oil on dipstick,topped up. BOTH dip beam images very poor due to lenses hazed

Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,479 miles

185/55VR15

Movement of steering wheel at top of column

N/S wiper poor clearing

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,140 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,148 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 27,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 22,748 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 18,700 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,790 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,183 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TLZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

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

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