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GU05 VPX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,317 mi
Last recorded33,317 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 33,317 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 33,317 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 33,141 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrorsion on floor

Fail 26 Jan 2021 33,141 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrorsion on floor

Pass 20 Nov 2019 29,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 29,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 29,439 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 29,439 miles

Brake lever excessively worn handbrake level is insure (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 24,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 24,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 16,960 miles

offside rear tyre approaching the legal limit and slightly perished

Fail 25 Nov 2016 16,960 miles

offside rear tyre approaching the legal limit and slightly perished

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 8,453 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2015 8,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 1,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 1,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 147 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 21,935 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 20,319 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,388 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 14,666 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,666 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 11,716 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 8,973 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 VPX 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 60%.

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

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