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GV55 GXU

2005 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,716 mi
Last recorded120,716 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 GXU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,716 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 117,526 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog bone mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, perished & damaged on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 117,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective has become opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog bone mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, perished & damaged on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,289 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 113,289 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 112,206 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 112,206 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 107,786 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 107,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2014 99,175 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 95,607 miles

oil leak.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 95,607 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,237 miles

front wipers split

o/s/f tyre very low inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2012 86,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front wipers split

o/s/f tyre very low inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,430 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Sep 2011 73,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,556 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,927 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,867 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 43,867 miles

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

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

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 GXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

GV55 GXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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