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GY55 WJE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

42,860 mi
Last recorded42,860 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 WJE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 42,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

multiple brake and hub components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

shock cover corroded

suspension component corroded

under body corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2023 42,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

multiple brake and hub components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

shock cover corroded

suspension component corroded

under body corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 42,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe has a leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Has holes in , marked with chalk. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Body insecure Has a hole up to 30cm. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification Under body has corrosion. (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both have serious corrosion to casings. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired And outer sill has corrosion and hole more than 30cm, marked with yellow chalk. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Shock carrier has multiple holes, marked with yellow chalk. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock carrier has corrosion.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 42,039 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket corroded on axle (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail bracket corroded on axle and rubbing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

multiple brake and hub components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

multiple suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,820 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks / oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,473 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise excessive oil leaks/ oil level low

Fail 11 Sep 2020 39,462 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise excessive oil leaks/ oil level low

Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,048 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise engine oil leaks / oil level low

advise excess handbrake travel

Pass 1 Sep 2018 36,401 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stop rubber bushes missing

advise excess handbrake travel

Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,023 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil s[prings corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 35,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil s[prings corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,619 miles

Engine bed corroded

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,110 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,846 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,618 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 29,618 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,240 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,069 miles

drivers wiper blade smearing screen slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2010 25,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

drivers wiper blade smearing screen slightly

slight blow on exhaust rear section

Pass 22 Aug 2009 23,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 22,023 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 22,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WJE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GY55 WJE, 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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GY55 WJE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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