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GX55 SBU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,552 mi
Last recorded65,552 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 SBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 65,552 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake pads getting low

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 17 Dec 2015 63,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,934 miles

Nearside door has slight damage

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 56,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side door slight damage

Pass 27 Dec 2013 56,010 miles

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

near side door slight damage

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,121 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 52,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,740 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,501 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 51,444 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake disc scored.

radiator cooling fan worn.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,211 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,775 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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GX55 SBU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX55 SBU, 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 GX55 SBU registered?

GX55 SBU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is GX55 SBU safe to buy?

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