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AO55 GWC

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,540 mi
Last recorded73,540 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 GWC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,540 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both plastic lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear chassis bumper bracket corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 73,540 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both plastic lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Headlamp insecure bolt missing bolt replaced (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear chassis bumper bracket corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamp lens' slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,373 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 60,364 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 55,109 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 47,431 miles

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

radiator leaking slightly

Fail 30 May 2012 47,431 miles

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

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

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

radiator leaking slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 44,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,078 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 40,078 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2009 30,158 miles

screw in nsr tyre

surface rust on brake disc

Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,139 miles

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

inner cv gator split

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 GWC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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