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GJ55 PYT

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,904 mi
Last recorded81,904 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 PYT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 81,904 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 78,037 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 78,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 73,367 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 66,024 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 66,024 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 53,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner lower arch corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 40,794 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 36,901 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 36,901 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges centre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 34,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges centre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 32,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close and wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear tyres perishing in tread area and side walls

Fail 2 Nov 2017 32,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close and wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear tyres perishing in tread area and side walls

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 27,168 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,695 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,309 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 22,309 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,786 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 19,413 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,505 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 16,504 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,079 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 12,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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GJ55 PYT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 GJ55 PYT, 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 GJ55 PYT registered?

GJ55 PYT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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