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LT55 GXL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,667 mi
Last recorded39,667 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 GXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,667 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive And low engine oil level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 39,667 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive And low engine oil level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 34,296 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 34,296 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 27,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper arch damage present

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer body damage present

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,680 miles

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

Offside Rear body slightly damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2015 26,281 miles

Offside Rear quarter panel slightly damaged not affecting structure

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,848 miles

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

offside rear quarter damaged, not affecting structure

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,604 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,310 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 10,672 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 7,562 miles

water leak from timing cover area

Pass 16 Sep 2008 5,550 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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LT55 GXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT55 GXL, 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 LT55 GXL registered?

LT55 GXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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