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GU05 VOT

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,420 mi
Last recorded87,420 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VOT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 87,420 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 86,634 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 85,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 84,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,764 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,343 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d shaped bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 75,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 69,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,709 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 59,709 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,623 miles

center heat shield missing from floor

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,852 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Both rear tyres are heavily perished and more than ten years old

The nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2014 46,852 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Both rear tyres are heavily perished and more than ten years old

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

The nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2013 39,881 miles

Both front tyres are on the legal tread depth limits

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

The front exhaust pipe is cracked around the sensor but only has a slight blow

The nearside rear tyre is perished the tread low and is more than nine years old

Pass 9 Jan 2013 33,213 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 33,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,040 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 25,040 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,083 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,597 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 13,597 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 10,931 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 10,931 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 8,338 miles

Offside Rear View Mirror Glass Damaged

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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GU05 VOT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GU05 VOT, 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 GU05 VOT registered?

GU05 VOT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GU05 VOT safe to buy?

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