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GF05 SJX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,497 mi
Last recorded55,497 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 SJX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 55,497 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 55,470 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system steering faulty (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,356 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar rubbers perished

Item removed from interior mirror prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 50,355 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Clouded lense (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front outer anti roll bar rubbers perished

Brake fluid level low

Item removed from interior mirror prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,752 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,230 miles

oil leak from cam cover area...

Fail 13 Nov 2014 47,221 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)

oil leak from cam cover area...

Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,255 miles

upper rear shock absorber bushes are worn/weak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,298 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 33,298 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 29,434 miles

all 4 tyres severely perished

downstream oxygen sensor damaged and disconnected.

engine managment light on

Fail 22 May 2010 29,434 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres severely perished

downstream oxygen sensor damaged and disconnected.

engine managment light on

Pass 26 May 2009 24,073 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 20,665 miles

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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GF05 SJX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF05 SJX, 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 GF05 SJX registered?

GF05 SJX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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