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GJ55 ZWL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,506 mi
Last recorded115,506 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 115,506 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2016 115,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure gator (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s front (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,163 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 93,917 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 93,917 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,392 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 63,453 miles

front brake discs slight overheated

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2012 63,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs slight overheated

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2011 49,116 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 49,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 34,918 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 34,917 miles

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

smear from all 3 wiper blades on vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,574 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,682 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 17,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 ZWL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZWL, 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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GJ55 ZWL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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