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GV55 GXW

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,971 mi
Last recorded154,971 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 GXW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 154,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body damaged

front subframe corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 154,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

body damaged

bonnet won,t open

front subframe corroded

strong advise sump corroded and leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2013 148,708 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

damage to nearside passenger door

nearside headlamp lens is broken

offside headlamp front bracket is broken but is still secure

sump is excessively corroded

underneath rear engine mount rubber has deteriorated

vehicle overheated once test was completed

Fail 22 Oct 2013 148,708 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

damage to nearside passenger door

nearside headlamp lens is broken

offside headlamp front bracket is broken but is still secure

sump is excessively corroded

underneath rear engine mount rubber has deteriorated

vehicle overheated once test was completed

Fail 5 Oct 2012 136,304 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body damage

both rear tyres perrishing

near side front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust mount perrishing

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 136,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body damage

both rear tyres perrishing

near side front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust mount perrishing

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2011 124,076 miles

slight body damage

Pass 16 Oct 2010 109,670 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

offside steering rack boot damp

paint/panel damage

Pass 24 Oct 2009 89,022 miles

Advise front wipers starting to lightly smear across windscreen

Fail 24 Oct 2009 89,022 miles

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

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

Advise front wipers starting to lightly smear across windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 71,254 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 71,029 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 GXW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

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

Is GV55 GXW safe to buy?

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