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GV05 VAM

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,279 mi
Last recorded78,279 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 78,279 miles

Offside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2025 78,279 miles

Offside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Rear Seat belt buckle missing all (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,083 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,509 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,715 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Springs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2021 71,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust box corroded and tail pipe about to snapoff

Pass 3 Aug 2020 63,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 63,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 53,422 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both dip beam images turning weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiperblades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit !! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 40,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 40,284 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit !!! and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,836 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Aug 2016 15,558 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 15,558 miles

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

Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing all storks/attachments (5.1.1)

nsr,osr and osf tyres in poor condition !!!

Pass 23 Jul 2015 10,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 10,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 9,845 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 2,642 miles

Front brake discs are rusty.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 2,642 miles

Front brake discs are rusty.

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 24 Jul 2009 2,633 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 VAM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

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

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