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GV05 VAH

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,397 mi
Last recorded92,397 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VAH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 92,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 89,302 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,093 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 86,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot slit open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip image incorrect due to poor lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective nearing limits (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,839 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear lower engine stabiliser bush deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2019 81,421 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 May 2019 81,421 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 79,660 miles

Brake fluid level appears low

Rear exhaust hanger rubber is deteriorating

Fail 26 May 2018 79,660 miles

Brake fluid level appears low

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger rubber is deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2017 76,336 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 76,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70-14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2016 72,021 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)

Fail 21 May 2016 72,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 68,645 miles

Centre and front sections of exhaust system is deteriorating.

Minor leaks on exhaust system. Rear joint leak on limits.

Pass 23 May 2014 63,635 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 59,051 miles

nearside front headlamp broken but not insecure

Pass 18 May 2012 52,310 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,181 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2010 35,844 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces edges pitted

Pass 27 May 2009 29,718 miles

front inner brake discs scored and corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,639 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 VAH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

GV05 VAH is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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