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GN05 VBT

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,367 mi
Last recorded127,367 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 VBT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 127,367 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 127,363 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 122,582 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 122,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 113,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper blade split on end

Pass 24 Mar 2021 109,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 109,124 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 102,144 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,246 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 96,985 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is void on inside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 89,719 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 81,468 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,237 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly worn on tread edges

exhaust corroded in places. no leaks

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 13 Feb 2016 72,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 64,524 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 58,740 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,628 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 53,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,453 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 May 2011 42,349 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,853 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,020 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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GN05 VBT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN05 VBT, 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 GN05 VBT registered?

GN05 VBT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is GN05 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 VBT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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