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MT55 GVL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,242 mi
Last recorded78,242 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 GVL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,242 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 78,242 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some metal brake pipes coverd by a plastic cover

Fail 26 Apr 2016 74,222 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some metal brake pipes coverd by a plastic cover

Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,058 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,409 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 39,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,431 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,473 miles

COOLING FAN MOTOR INOP!.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MT55 GVL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT55 GVL, 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 MT55 GVL registered?

MT55 GVL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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