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GY55 OWG

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,584 mi
Last recorded121,584 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 OWG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 121,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2025 114,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 108,516 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 100,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 100,776 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 94,589 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 94,587 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (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 5 Aug 2021 86,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 78,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 78,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake[foot brake] and hand brake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

engine oil leak [bad]

little reserve travel in hand brake

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt clip has slight fracture

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall shows signs of cracking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,315 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,178 miles

1 x hi-viz stop light element not working

n/s/f headlamp lens deteriorating

slight engine oil leak!

Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,178 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 x hi-viz stop light element not working

n/s/f headlamp lens deteriorating

slight engine oil leak!

Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,353 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads less than 50% worn

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,499 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front seat belt buckel damaged.

offside rear tail lamp damaged.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 25,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front seat belt buckel damaged.

offside rear tail lamp damaged.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 16,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,211 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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GY55 OWG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GY55 OWG, 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 GY55 OWG registered?

GY55 OWG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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