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GF05 VTE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,097 mi
Last recorded106,097 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VTE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2023 106,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Jul 2022 90,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 84,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 84,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,308 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 81,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 71,586 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,895 miles

front tyres tread depths wearing low on inside edges

Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,371 miles

oil on min

Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,398 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 53,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 49,033 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Feb 2014 44,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,958 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 43,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,887 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,180 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,590 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,314 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 VTE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

GF05 VTE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is GF05 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 VTE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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