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GV05 DPU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,985 mi
Last recorded125,985 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DPU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 125,985 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 121,078 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 115,539 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 107,607 miles

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,155 miles

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

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

Nearside hand brake cable worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges not a fail due to tyre pattern (4.1.E.1)

both rear springs corroded

slight blow center to tail pipe joint

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 96,825 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 96,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,291 miles

nearside rear tyre low

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Feb 2013 75,120 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre low

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2012 63,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,256 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,175 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,069 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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GV05 DPU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GV05 DPU, 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 GV05 DPU registered?

GV05 DPU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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