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GU05 VPV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,893 mi
Last recorded86,893 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VPV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 86,893 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 84,107 miles

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,521 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 80,495 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,701 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,342 miles

Central exhaust hanger rubber broken but exhaust fully supported at time of test

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 68,342 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central exhaust hanger rubber broken but exhaust fully supported at time of test

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,772 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper bushes have debonded.

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

Nearside headlight has a broken mount.

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Fail 23 Jan 2018 58,772 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear shock absorber upper bushes have debonded.

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

Nearside headlight has a broken mount.

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 18 Jan 2017 48,617 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 38,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 38,988 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 28,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 26,507 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked and getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2013 21,295 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 15,237 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 15 Dec 2011 11,474 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 9,187 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 9,187 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)

Pass 11 May 2009 7,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 5,620 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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GU05 VPV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

GU05 VPV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is GU05 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 VPV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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