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AV05 GFA

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,117 mi
Last recorded126,117 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GFA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 126,117 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 126,104 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 125,909 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 116,139 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 116,139 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 111,783 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 107,240 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 106,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 106,654 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 106,634 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

clutch reservoir leakig

front exhaust bracket split but supports exhaust

rattle from cat area

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jun 2013 104,789 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 14 Jun 2013 104,788 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 103,603 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 103,603 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 97,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

drivers sun visor does not stay in the "up" position

Fail 11 Mar 2011 97,957 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

drivers sun visor does not stay in the "up" position

Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,761 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 64,877 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,955 miles

front tyres getting low 3mm

Fail 19 Mar 2008 44,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres getting low 3mm

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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AV05 GFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV05 GFA, 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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AV05 GFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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