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LY55 GPJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,496 mi
Last recorded42,496 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 GPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,496 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 42,496 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,173 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 37,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 31,903 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 26,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,276 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,085 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 21,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jan 2010 15,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 15,995 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 11,994 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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LY55 GPJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LY55 GPJ, 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 LY55 GPJ registered?

LY55 GPJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is LY55 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 GPJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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