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GJ05 VYL

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,139 mi
Last recorded156,139 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VYL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 156,139 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 155,213 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 155,213 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 145,309 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 145,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 129,865 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 129,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 114,657 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 114,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,163 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 100,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,647 miles

all front anti-roll bar bush's perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Mar 2015 84,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all front anti-roll bar bush's perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,421 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 49,264 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,264 miles

near side rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,205 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,151 miles

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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GJ05 VYL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ05 VYL, 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 GJ05 VYL registered?

GJ05 VYL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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