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GV55 GNJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,797 mi
Last recorded91,797 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 GNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 91,797 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2018 85,696 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 85,696 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 77,924 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 77,924 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,378 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 59,015 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 59,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 54,114 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,433 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 47,514 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 47,514 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 43,650 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 43,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine oil filter rusty & weeping

o/s/r tyre low on edges & perishing

radiator leaking

rear exhaust support bracket bolts loose

rear wiper blade edge missing

Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,361 miles

radiator weeping from bottom o/s corner area

Fail 14 Oct 2010 39,361 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs rusting on inner faces

radiator weeping from bottom o/s corner area

Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,278 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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GV55 GNJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GV55 GNJ, 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 GV55 GNJ registered?

GV55 GNJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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