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GY55 VZL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,484 mi
Last recorded89,484 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 89,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 89,480 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 86,125 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 83,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,090 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 80,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 74,331 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 74,325 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 69,447 miles

coolant level low

front brake pads worn possibly worn low

front exhaust heat shield on cat slightly loose

Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

gearbox/engine rear mount worn

Fail 17 Aug 2015 63,792 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust mounting starting to split

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,810 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 54,235 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 54,201 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 49,482 miles

headlights deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber held together by cable ties

Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,191 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 45,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,814 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 32,104 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 32,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,399 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 VZL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GY55 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

GY55 VZL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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