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AO55 GTU

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,212 mi
Last recorded74,212 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 GTU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,068 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

nearside front bumper corner damaged [but not with jagged edges]

slight exhaust blow at front pipe [at mounting bracket]

Fail 4 Oct 2013 65,067 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

nearside front bumper corner damaged [but not with jagged edges]

slight exhaust blow at front pipe [at mounting bracket]

Fail 15 Oct 2012 54,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded inner surface

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly corroded inner surface

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,520 miles

both front wiper blades are split but still clearing front screen

Fail 19 Sep 2011 49,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades are split but still clearing front screen

Fail 16 Sep 2010 41,592 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

slight distortion on n/s/r wheel/tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,592 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

slight distortion on n/s/r wheel/tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,167 miles

Engine coolant fan siezed.

Exhaust has a minor leak @ joint of centre sectoin and back box.

Front anti roll bar end rubbers perishing.

Nearside rear wheel has a slight bend.

Fail 24 Sep 2009 32,167 miles

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

Engine coolant fan siezed.

Exhaust has a minor leak @ joint of centre sectoin and back box.

Front anti roll bar end rubbers perishing.

Nearside rear wheel has a slight bend.

Scuttle drains partialy blocked.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,464 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 23,464 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

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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AO55 GTU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AO55 GTU, 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 AO55 GTU registered?

AO55 GTU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is AO55 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 GTU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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