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GJ55 ZXO

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

216,208 mi
Last recorded216,208 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 ZXO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 216,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery flat at time of test

n/s windscreen wiper rubber split

n/s/r tyre deteriorated/cracking

rear box corroded/peeling

rear exhaust rubber excessively deteriorated/split (supported with cable ties)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 203,641 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriated/cracking

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension bump stops deteriated/loose

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f headlight internals loose

rear section of exhaust corroded/peeling

Fail 9 Nov 2013 203,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension bump stops deteriated/loose

n/s/r tyre deteriated/cracking

rear section of exhaust corroded/peeling

Pass 24 Nov 2012 194,030 miles

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

n/s and o/s beam pattern poor

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear section of exhaust corroded/peeling

Pass 20 Oct 2011 183,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded front to rear and rear box outer skin peeling

nearside rear tyre has slight perrishing to inner wall

offside rear bump stop loose

Pass 14 Oct 2010 174,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs badly worn (inside edge)

n/s headlight internals loose

o/s wiper split

o/s/r tyre deteriated

rear section of exhaust badly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2010 174,355 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs badly worn (inside edge)

n/s headlight internals loose

o/s wiper split

o/s/r tyre deteriated

rear section of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 148,442 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 148,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,710 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 42,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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GJ55 ZXO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ55 ZXO, 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 GJ55 ZXO registered?

GJ55 ZXO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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