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MK55 LYZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,577 mi
Last recorded89,577 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 LYZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,577 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 89,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested AND OFFSIDE FRONT IN CORRECT PATTERN (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,031 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 82,031 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,266 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 77,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 69,162 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,719 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,614 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 50,614 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,238 miles

Damage to offside front (upper) wing/bonnet area

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,592 miles

n/s wiper split, rear wiper split, o/s wiper arm bent

Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,832 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 29,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,532 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 21,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MK55 LYZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MK55 LYZ, 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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MK55 LYZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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