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GU05 UCF

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,865 mi
Last recorded55,865 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 UCF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,865 miles

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))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 55,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 53,565 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

offside front seatbelt twisted restricting retracting mechanism

Pass 25 Nov 2017 50,138 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 50,138 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,664 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

weak beam image from both headlamps

Fail 2 Dec 2016 46,648 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust mounting split

rear exhaust mounting split

weak beam image from both headlamps

Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,573 miles

Front exhaust rubber mounting broken

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 43,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front exhaust rubber mounting broken

Handbrake not working

Rear shock absorber top rubber bushes are worn

Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,561 miles

N/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm, has cracking and perishing and slight feathering

Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,983 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 33,902 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 30,579 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre in a poor condition

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,579 miles

Nearside rear tyre in a poor condition

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,594 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 26,568 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,359 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 UCF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UCF, 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 UCF registered?

GU05 UCF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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