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GK55 URB

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,699 mi
Last recorded157,699 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 URB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 157,699 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 157,687 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 153,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 143,968 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle has corrosion on the underside

Fail 2 Jun 2016 143,963 miles

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed Bonnet (6.2.B.1a)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle has corrosion on the underside

Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 136,128 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 133,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 126,892 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 107,556 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 107,556 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 77,591 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 77,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GK55 URB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 GK55 URB, 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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GK55 URB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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