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OW56 GCU

2007 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,440 mi
Last recorded68,440 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Fiat Punto59,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 GCU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,440 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 68,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,303 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,563 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 58,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,787 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm and badly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,572 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,307 miles

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

large breather hose split

Fail 17 Oct 2012 35,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

large breather hose split

Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,632 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,702 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 16,093 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 16,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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OW56 GCU is a 2007 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 59,597 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 OW56 GCU, 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 19 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OW56 GCU?

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What year was OW56 GCU registered?

OW56 GCU is a 2007 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is OW56 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW56 GCU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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