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EX55 GRU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,701 mi
Last recorded178,701 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 GRU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 178,701 miles

Bulb failure lamp illuminated, all lamps appear to be functioning correctly.

Engine malfunction light on.

Offside Rear Lamp lens broken and repaired with tape, but functions as intended.

Pass 29 Oct 2024 153,871 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 29 Oct 2024 153,871 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Front and centre mounting brackets are broken & rear mounting rubber heavily perished and splitting. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine malfunction light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe Flange gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 128,702 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both centre mountings perished and splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight leak and insecure.

Engine malfunction on.

Fail 24 Oct 2023 128,702 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both centre mountings perished and splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight leak and insecure.

Engine malfunction on.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 111,328 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,432 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 105,744 miles

blow from front exhaust

odd size tyre fitted front to back

Pass 25 Oct 2019 104,831 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 104,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 101,736 miles

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

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

plastic fuel pipe sleeved & greased ?

Fail 13 Oct 2018 101,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

plastic fuel pipe sleeved & greased ?

Pass 4 Nov 2017 100,824 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 100,518 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2016 80,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,870 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 75,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,710 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 60,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,194 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 7 Sep 2012 51,194 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,301 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,144 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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EX55 GRU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EX55 GRU, 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 EX55 GRU registered?

EX55 GRU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 GRU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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