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LY54 VKG

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

107,451 mi
Last recorded107,451 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 VKG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,451 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 99,503 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 99,503 miles

Emissions unable to be completed MAJOR BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT TO MID JOINT BLOW (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 91,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 91,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 87,452 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 87,440 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 82,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 82,599 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,810 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 73,436 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 73,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,193 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 67,193 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion front floor/sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 54,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split between treads (inner 1/4)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 49,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust inc flexi section (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split between treads (inner 1/4)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,977 miles

rear bumper is damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2015 46,977 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,042 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 46,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,808 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 42,306 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,306 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,264 miles

Rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,030 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 30,030 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Airbag warning lamp on

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,730 miles

air bag light on

Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,236 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 20,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VKG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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