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GL05 FVC

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,869 mi
Last recorded78,869 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FVC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 78,869 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 78,869 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,474 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,380 miles

slight corrosion to floors

Fail 20 Oct 2015 49,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit & worn heavy on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to floors

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,941 miles

Inner sidewall damaged nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2014 41,941 miles

Inner sidewall damaged nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,046 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 21 Aug 2013 31,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 10 Oct 2012 30,426 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

n\s abs wire is insecure.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,426 miles

n\s abs wire is insecure.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,785 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,061 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,557 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,081 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,615 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear so full inspection of the seatbelt cannot be carried out.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GL05 FVC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL05 FVC, 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 GL05 FVC registered?

GL05 FVC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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