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FA05 GME

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,270 mi
Last recorded118,270 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 GME
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 118,270 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 118,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 118,268 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall badly perished 185/55/R15 82V (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Advise both front inner brake discs badly corroded

Advise both front inner tyres starting to wear low

Advise both rear coil springs corroded

Advise horn has a weak audiable tone

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2015 109,197 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 100,552 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 93,909 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 83,604 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,653 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 75,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,259 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 61,259 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 44,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 44,275 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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FA05 GME is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FA05 GME, 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 FA05 GME registered?

FA05 GME is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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