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GV55 XVC

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XVC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025
Fail 15 Jan 2025

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2024 48,199 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 48,198 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 46,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,524 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 40,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 29,292 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 22,730 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 21,485 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 21,165 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 21,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,031 miles

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,763 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,347 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 20,347 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 18,900 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 16,409 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 16,409 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 13,889 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 11,733 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,625 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 7,478 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 XVC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

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

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