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LV55 TLY

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,884 mi
Last recorded50,884 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 TLY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 50,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,951 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2017 49,624 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,166 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 39,602 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 39,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is close to the legal limit & is perished

offside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

offside rear tyre is heavily perished/cracked & has a nail in it

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,507 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres are deteriorated/perished

Pass 2 May 2013 31,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,559 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 26,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,906 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,076 miles

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

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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LV55 TLY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LV55 TLY, 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 LV55 TLY registered?

LV55 TLY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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