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LY05 VPJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,912 mi
Last recorded103,912 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 103,912 miles

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

headlights deteriorating and poor image

Fail 8 Aug 2022 103,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

headlights deteriorating and poor image

Pass 20 Jul 2021 98,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 97,748 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 97,748 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 95,517 miles

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

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

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

both rer tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,922 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,797 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,115 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,080 miles

front brake discs worn, but not seriously weakened

slight binding from front brakes

unable to check emmission due to blow from front exhaust

Fail 13 Jun 2014 83,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn, but not seriously weakened

slight binding from front brakes

unable to check emmission due to blow from front exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,180 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,974 miles

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

Snow tyres fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,640 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,771 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,561 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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LY05 VPJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LY05 VPJ, 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 LY05 VPJ registered?

LY05 VPJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is LY05 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 VPJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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