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LY54 VKC

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,896 mi
Last recorded101,896 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 101,896 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 97,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 91,936 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 70,318 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 62,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and badly feathered (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s sunvisor wont stay in up position

Fail 5 May 2018 62,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and badly feathered (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s sunvisor wont stay in up position

Pass 28 Jan 2017 51,141 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 45,042 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 41,841 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,906 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2014 37,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 30,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 30,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,804 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 27,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,247 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 25,247 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,881 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 19,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

drivers seat back not always locking

Pass 26 Jan 2009 15,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 15,362 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 9,896 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 VKC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

LY54 VKC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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