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GP54 RFL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,233 mi
Last recorded80,233 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 RFL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2020 80,233 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 73,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Butt join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged but remains secure at time of test (0.1 (b))

It is obvious your alternator belt requires replacement /adjust due to loud squealing noise on cold start

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

Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Close to minimum margin required - advise replace soon (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 73,500 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Butt join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged but remains secure at time of test (0.1 (b))

It is obvious your alternator belt requires replacement /adjust due to loud squealing noise on cold start

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

Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Close to minimum margin required - advise replace soon (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 60,648 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,492 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 49,488 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak oil filter leaking ()

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,726 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 46,724 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

1 nail in offside front tyre tread.

2 nails in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,494 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,692 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 30,980 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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GP54 RFL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GP54 RFL, 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 GP54 RFL registered?

GP54 RFL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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