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PE05 GCX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,880 mi
Last recorded152,880 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 GCX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 152,880 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 152,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 130,908 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 120,263 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 115,093 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 115,093 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 109,803 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 102,255 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,004 miles

o/s/f tyre has wear on shoulder

Fail 8 Jul 2013 97,004 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has wear on shoulder

Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,513 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 84,513 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,056 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 70,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2010 59,066 miles

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Slight binding on o/s front brake.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,016 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,385 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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PE05 GCX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PE05 GCX, 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 PE05 GCX registered?

PE05 GCX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is PE05 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 GCX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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