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FG05 GWV

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,727 mi
Last recorded87,727 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 GWV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,727 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 87,707 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp bulb securing clip broken

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 81,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp bulb securing clip broken

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 74,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,106 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,882 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can not see front inner brake pads to fully inspect

front brake discs have wear on inner faces

n/s and o/s front shock absorbers have surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2013 62,820 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can not see front inner brake pads to fully inspect

exhast leak at front down pipe connection flange to flexy joint

front brake discs have wear on inner faces

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,243 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 57,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,751 miles

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner driveshaft boot insercurely mounted

offside front inner driveshaft boot insecurly mounted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,835 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,921 miles

N/S & O/S rear tyres low on tread & edges worn 185/55/15 v

N/S front tyre has sidewall damage

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Fail 13 Mar 2009 32,513 miles

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

N/S & O/S rear tyres low on tread & edges worn 185/55/15 v

N/S front tyre has sidewall damage

O/S rear shock top bush starting to tear

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,433 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 20,433 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded

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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FG05 GWV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FG05 GWV, 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 FG05 GWV registered?

FG05 GWV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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