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GF55 SNJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,141 mi
Last recorded92,141 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 SNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 92,141 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushes front anti roll bar are in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 92,130 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no beam image both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both fronts are not moving but the motors are making a noise (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/arch area where chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushes front anti roll bar are in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area in the engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area in the engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,071 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,093 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 83,340 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn heavily on edges

offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 83,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres worn heavily on edges

offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,555 miles

Central Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet secondary catch inoperative spring missing. (8.4.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 78,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens plastic discoloured. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens plastic discoloured. (1.8.A.1b)

Central Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet secondary catch inoperative spring missing. (8.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,192 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 77,192 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box to pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 72,745 miles

ns mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,238 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres different size to front tyres 165 rear 175 front

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers have slight play in top mounts

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,512 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 57,510 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,308 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,062 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 44,029 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 33,037 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 25,000 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 14,959 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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GF55 SNJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 GF55 SNJ, 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 GF55 SNJ registered?

GF55 SNJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is GF55 SNJ safe to buy?

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