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FA05 GMX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,639 mi
Last recorded119,639 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 GMX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2018 119,639 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside majority of door handle broken

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust box support bracket broken

Pass 3 Nov 2017 111,346 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 111,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,473 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 109,449 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 105,377 miles

nsf steering rack inner joint has slight play

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Fail 30 Jul 2015 105,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to exhaust

nsf steering rack inner joint has slight play

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Pass 30 Jul 2014 100,636 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 96,093 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jun 2013 96,093 miles

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,137 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,574 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 69,571 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 69,510 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 63,347 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,060 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FA05 GMX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA05 GMX, 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 FA05 GMX registered?

FA05 GMX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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