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LY54 VJZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,156 mi
Last recorded53,156 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 53,156 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (upper bush) (5.3.2 (c))

small oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2024 53,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (upper bush) (5.3.2 (c))

small oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2023 51,237 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 48,980 miles

Nearside Rear Lower engine stabilizer bush perished.

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 47,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,420 miles

Front brake discs corroded & worn on inner face.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner & outer. (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s f inner cv gator has a minor leak off grease.

oil leak from engine area.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 45,420 miles

Front brake discs corroded & worn on inner face.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner & outer. (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s f inner cv gator has a minor leak off grease.

oil leak from engine area.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 43,046 miles

Front brakes req attension,high imbalance

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 42,047 miles

Front brake discs corroded & scored on inner face.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 42,047 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded & scored on inner face.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

front brakes req attention , high imbalance.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,626 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 39,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

4 wheel centre caps fitted.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Sidewall worn & cracked n/s/r tyre.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,487 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted

slight grease leak from n/s outer cv clip.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,779 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 29,779 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 28,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,180 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,985 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 159,964 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,409 miles

front brake pads fairly low

Pass 26 Apr 2008 10,565 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 10,131 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 VJZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LY54 VJZ, 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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LY54 VJZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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