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GU05 UBJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,324 mi
Last recorded92,324 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 UBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 92,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken and part missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre splitting on the inner shoulder and worn low on tread.. Nearing the legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear park brake..... Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to the central area less than 40mm in size (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,577 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Centre area (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 89,576 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp has deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Centre area (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,746 miles

front brakepads getting low

gearknob insecure

nearside door mirror in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on edge of tread and near to wear bars

offside front tyre low on inner edge of tread

windscreen chip in centre with in limit at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2017 87,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation unable to turn key back into parking light position (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakepads getting low

gearknob insecure

nearside door mirror in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on edge of tread and near to wear bars

offside front tyre low on inner edge of tread

windscreen chip in centre with in limit at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,572 miles

Rear tyres are starting to wear low on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 82,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated and or bulb fault (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres are starting to wear low on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,548 miles

Both rear springs are corroding

The n/s door mirror glass is damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2015 77,546 miles

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

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

Both rear springs are corroding

The n/s door mirror glass is damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2014 73,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre, sidewall damaged

offside headlamp lens slightly dereriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2014 73,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre, sidewall damaged

offside headlamp lens slightly dereriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2013 63,062 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Passenger air bag deactivated

Pass 25 Feb 2012 52,913 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre, slightly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,793 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs corroded to inner surface.

rear tyres starting to perish.

slight corrosion to rear brake hose unions. both sides.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,793 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front brake discs corroded to inner surface.

rear tyres starting to perish.

slight corrosion to rear brake hose unions. both sides.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,713 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,938 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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GU05 UBJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GU05 UBJ, 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 GU05 UBJ registered?

GU05 UBJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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