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GJ05 CXL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,370 mi
Last recorded144,370 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 CXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 144,370 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

eml on

Pass 10 Apr 2017 140,583 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 128,651 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 128,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 122,952 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,943 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 111,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak/s

Fail 14 Mar 2013 99,405 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,680 miles

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

Front brake discs corroding

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,557 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 69,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,551 miles

air bag warning light stays on

Fail 19 Feb 2010 52,551 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag warning light stays on

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,272 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,293 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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GJ05 CXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 GJ05 CXL, 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 GJ05 CXL registered?

GJ05 CXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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