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GJ05 ZXS

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,432 mi
Last recorded100,432 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ZXS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 100,432 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 100,432 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 100,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 94,072 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 94,072 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,751 miles

Nearside beam pattern

Offside beam pattern

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 75,749 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt snapped (2.4.G.1)

Nearside beam pattern

Offside beam pattern

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 68,029 miles

exhaust tail pipe required soon

Fail 20 May 2015 68,029 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe required soon

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,271 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 62,271 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 59,404 miles

Light cracking on tyres

rear exhuast box rusting

Fail 13 May 2013 59,404 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Light cracking on tyres

rear exhuast box rusting

Pass 21 May 2012 55,054 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 55,054 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 24 May 2011 48,669 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 43,217 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 36,171 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 28,457 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 28,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 ZXS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

GJ05 ZXS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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