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GV55 XUO

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,885 mi
Last recorded137,885 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XUO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2011 137,885 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads wearing low

front lower ball joints slight movement and cover boots starting to split

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear top shock absorber mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2010 126,467 miles

both front lower suspension ball joints cover boots split

front antiroll bar bushes starting to perish

nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing low

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear shock absorbers top bushes starting to split/ wear

rear washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2009 112,854 miles

front antiroll bar bushes starting to split/ wear

front lower suspension ball joints cover boots starting to split

nearside rear reflector cracked

offside front tyre tread inner starting to wear

rear top shock absorber bushes starting to split/ wear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2008 105,875 miles

front antiroll bar end bushes starting to wear

front brakes slight imbalance

front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

offside front lower suspension ball joint cover boot split

rear exhaust starting to rust

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 XUO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

GV55 XUO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is GV55 XUO safe to buy?

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