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GY55 OWU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,525 mi
Last recorded86,525 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 OWU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 86,525 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 84,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 84,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front door hinge slight deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2022 84,458 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 82,674 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 82,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,906 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2019 80,491 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 80,490 miles

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 30 Oct 2018 79,505 miles

Both front tyres inner edges close to limit of wear

Fail 30 Oct 2018 79,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres inner edges close to limit of wear

Pass 11 Nov 2017 77,549 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 76,528 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 74,802 miles

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

driver sun visor 1 bracket broken not insecure or in drivers vision

object hanging from rear view mirror

Fail 14 Nov 2015 74,802 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned fouling hubcap (4.1.D.1e)

driver sun visor 1 bracket broken not insecure or in drivers vision

object hanging from rear view mirror

Pass 26 Nov 2014 70,873 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,151 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,464 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,998 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,531 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,527 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 OWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

GY55 OWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is GY55 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY55 OWU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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