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GX05 PNJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,697 mi
Last recorded97,697 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 PNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 97,697 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 97,697 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 97,303 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 97,295 miles

Central Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 96,567 miles

right outer sill getting corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 95,703 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,656 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,737 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 92,772 miles

centre section of exhaust leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,622 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,753 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 89,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,289 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,781 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 86,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,936 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,154 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 78,819 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 88,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

cnntre exhaust corroded and small holes

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2012 88,804 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 Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

cnntre exhaust corroded and small holes

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,130 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,158 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,386 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,179 miles

air bag light on

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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GX05 PNJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX05 PNJ, 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 GX05 PNJ registered?

GX05 PNJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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