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AO55 GUU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,948 mi
Last recorded122,948 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 GUU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 122,948 miles

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

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

Underside corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 122,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 118,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 6 Aug 2018 108,651 miles

front brake pads low

front subframe corroding

n/s/f indicator loosing amber tint

o/s/f headlamp deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

screen cracked

suspension and steering ball joint gaiters perishing

tread damage rear tyres

wipers deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2018 108,558 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake pads low

front subframe corroding

n/s/f indicator loosing amber tint

o/s/f headlamp deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

screen cracked

suspension and steering ball joint gaiters perishing

tread damage rear tyres

wipers deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2018 105,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front subframe corroded and heavy repairs

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front wipers deteriorating

n/s/f top suspension turret corroding

o/s headlamp image deteriorating

oil leak from engine

one of two o/s/r reflectors missing

rear engine mount weak

screw in o/s/f tyre

stones in cuts in rear tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2017 98,935 miles

front brake imbalance 25%

o/s/f brake binding lightly

Fail 21 Jan 2017 98,935 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded two holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded one hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake imbalance 25%

o/s/f brake binding lightly

Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,562 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner rim has slight flat spot.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all exhaust rubber hangers split/ poor condition.

both fronts and o/s/r tyres starting to perish.

both headlamps foggy, only slightly reducing light output.

extra reflector on o/s/r missing- also built into tail lamps.

front tyres starting to wear on both edges.

oil leak.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 89,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and scored. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner rim has slight flat spot.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all exhaust rubber hangers split/ poor condition.

both fronts and o/s/r tyres starting to perish.

both headlamps foggy, only slightly reducing light output.

extra reflector on o/s/r missing- also built into tail lamps.

front tyres starting to wear on both edges.

oil leak.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 78,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,219 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 56,826 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 56,826 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,590 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,452 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,786 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,212 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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AO55 GUU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GUU, 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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AO55 GUU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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