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LY54 UPJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,423 mi
Last recorded58,423 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 UPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,423 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 58,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,730 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 43,730 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,981 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,085 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 20 Feb 2008 20,506 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,506 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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LY54 UPJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LY54 UPJ, 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 LY54 UPJ registered?

LY54 UPJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is LY54 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 UPJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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