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GP54 RFY

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,231 mi
Last recorded116,231 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 RFY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 116,231 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 116,209 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 111,991 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 109,026 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,469 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust flexi joint starting to leak and rear rubber splitting

front brake pads worn

Fail 3 Nov 2014 100,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust flexi joint starting to leak and rear rubber splitting

front brake pads worn

Fail 7 Oct 2013 92,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 92,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,894 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 86,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

both front wheel rims damaged

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 74,562 miles

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

front brake pads worn

nail in passenger rear tyre edge of tread

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,500 miles

drivers rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

engine warning light on

front number plate damaged

front tyres starting to wear edges

passenger wiper starting to split

Fail 29 Oct 2010 62,500 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

engine warning light on

front number plate damaged

front tyres starting to wear edges

passenger wiper starting to split

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,056 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 39,224 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside 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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GP54 RFY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

GP54 RFY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is GP54 RFY safe to buy?

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