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GU05 UBL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,888 mi
Last recorded89,888 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 UBL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,888 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 89,858 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged handbrake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 88,267 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on underside of body

Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,092 miles

Both rear tyres showing slightly uneven treads

Offside Check strap requires attention

Steering,suspension and brake components show general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to both front and rear subframes

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,877 miles

Engine management Light on

Nearside Rear Tyre tread failing causing uneven tread

Offside Check strap requires attention

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 81,877 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve cracking/splitting heavily (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine management Light on

Nearside Rear Tyre tread failing causing uneven tread

Offside Check strap requires attention

Offside Front Tyre valve cracking/splitting

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 78,702 miles

Coolant below minimum

Nearside Front Tyre low/wearing inner and outer edges

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

Offside Check-strap requires attention

Offside front and offside rear tyre valves cracking

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 78,672 miles

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

Coolant below minimum

Nearside Front Tyre low/wearing inner and outer edges

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

Offside Check-strap requires attention

Offside front and offside rear tyre valves cracking

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,364 miles

Check-straps worn

Down pipe heat shielding requires attention

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber mount worn/splitting

Oil leaks

Poor idle

Seat belts showing age

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,850 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Check-straps worn

Down pipe heat shielding requires attention

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber mount worn/splitting

Oil leaks

Poor idle

Seat belts showing age

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2014 66,450 miles

Chips in screen

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear upper shock absorber mount/rubber worn and splitting

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,450 miles

Chips in screen

Offside rear upper shock absorber mount/rubber worn and splitting

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

parking brake cables deteriated

slight movement in parking brake lever

Fail 27 Sep 2013 58,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

parking brake cables deteriated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight movement in parking brake lever

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,336 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount not secured correctly

unable to check nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2012 50,334 miles

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear exhaust rubber mount not secured correctly

unable to check nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,423 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)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 41,423 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,126 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,774 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 UBL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 GU05 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

GU05 UBL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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