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GY55 VZM

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,899 mi
Last recorded86,899 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 VZM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 86,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 83,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 70,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,764 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust deterioration

Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,130 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

steering bias to left

Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 51,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,307 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 44,306 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,462 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s wiperblade in poor condition

screen marked

Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,048 miles

bonnet release cable broken

offside wiper poor condition

screen slightly marked

Fail 11 Nov 2011 35,048 miles

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

bonnet release cable broken

offside wiper poor condition

screen slightly marked

Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,640 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 26,640 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s rear tyre showing signs of deteration

o/s front brake disc scored

Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,080 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 13,180 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 13,180 miles

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

ADVISE n/s front tyre at min limit.

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 VZM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red 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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

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

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