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GF05 VJV

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,998 mi
Last recorded79,998 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VJV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,998 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,617 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 67,625 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2013 67,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 60,924 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 May 2011 54,703 miles

ENGINE SUMP LEAKING OIL

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 54,703 miles

ENGINE SUMP LEAKING OIL

Fail 13 May 2010 68,829 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 68,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 46,612 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 46,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 14 May 2009 46,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust centre section in poor condition at flexi & cracked at silencer

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,606 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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GF05 VJV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GF05 VJV, 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 GF05 VJV registered?

GF05 VJV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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The MOT history for GF05 VJV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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