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MK05 GGU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,528 mi
Last recorded97,528 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 GGU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 97,528 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,401 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2016

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,970 miles

coolant fan inop

heavy corrosion to rear end and coil spring

offside rear lamp unit loose

Fail 3 Aug 2015 78,970 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolant fan inop

heavy corrosion to rear end and coil spring

offside rear lamp unit loose

Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jul 2014 61,121 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,902 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag light on dash

Fail 9 Jul 2012 45,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

airbag light on dash

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,606 miles

rad leak

Fail 15 Jun 2011 37,606 miles

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

rad leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 36,391 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

corner of rad

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,543 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,322 miles

rad showing slight traces of water

rear coil springs corroded offside rear shocker top bush worn

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,157 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,138 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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MK05 GGU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MK05 GGU, 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 MK05 GGU registered?

MK05 GGU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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