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WG55 GXO

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,755 mi
Last recorded96,755 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 GXO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 96,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 95,855 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 95,855 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,397 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shock absorbers outer casings corroded

exhaust heatshield loose at front

Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,055 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 86,396 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant leak

Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,357 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 78,357 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020

FRONT EXHAUST SHIELD INSECURE AT BOTTOM BUT NO FIRE RISK

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside HEADLIGHT POOR IMAGE

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,240 miles

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT RETURNING SLOWLY

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 65,910 miles

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

Lower Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% 1of2 missing (1.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 65,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Lower Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% 1of2 missing (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,168 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 61,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,058 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 60,058 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,235 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 55,235 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,491 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,407 miles

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

slight oil leak from sump , rusted through

Fail 22 Oct 2013 49,407 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from sump , rusted through

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,205 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,070 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,303 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,658 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 26,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,887 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 21,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WG55 GXO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WG55 GXO, 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 WG55 GXO registered?

WG55 GXO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WG55 GXO shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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