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GJ05 VXR

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,077 mi
Last recorded138,077 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 138,077 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 137,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 135,362 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 133,807 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit/165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 132,989 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 132,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 132,256 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 132,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 130,801 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 130,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 130,020 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak oil leak from drive shaft seal ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 127,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar bushes split (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge, close to legal limit

Fail 1 Aug 2016 127,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nsf headlight misty (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar bushes split (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge, close to legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2015 125,251 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 116,534 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 116,521 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front headlight unit deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2013 106,150 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 106,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 97,486 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 97,486 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Mar 2011 84,093 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 84,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,018 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 70,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,532 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres 2 to 3 mm tread inner edges(getting low) 165/70tr14

both rear tyres 3mm tread outer edges(getting low)

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 VXR is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VXR, 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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GJ05 VXR is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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