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GU05 UBW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,399 mi
Last recorded87,399 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 87,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 6 Sep 2021 87,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,355 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,582 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 83,582 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,011 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 77,011 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 flesey broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,097 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 74,906 miles

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,067 miles

Advise Both front tyres wearing on edges of the tyres

Advise both front wipers lightly smearing across windscreen

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,654 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 54,654 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front pipe/catalyst all in one manifold fractured .

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,785 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,347 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,673 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,031 miles

rear silencer was blowing from small hole-sealed up hole to pass emissions test-suggest silencer replaced soon

Fail 27 Feb 2008 20,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UBW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UBW, 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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GU05 UBW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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