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GV05 VBA

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,950 mi
Last recorded51,950 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 51,950 miles

small cut in tread of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 10 May 2016 45,822 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

small amount of play detected between steering wheel and column

Pass 8 May 2015 40,647 miles

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber top bushes are deteriorating.

Fail 7 May 2015 40,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Engine is leaking coolant suspect the water pump is failing. ( engine over heat light comes on at idle )

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber top bushes are deteriorating.

Pass 8 May 2014 35,462 miles

Both rear shock abosrber top bushes starting to deteriorate.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on tread.

Pass 21 May 2013 29,731 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,262 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 24,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s windscreen wiper has began to smear

Pass 16 May 2011 19,134 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 19,134 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 14,344 miles

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

front brake pads getting low.

near side front tyre worn near to limit on inner edge of tread.

small amount of play in steering column (feels like lower bush).

Pass 22 May 2010 14,344 miles

front brake pads getting low.

near side front tyre worn near to limit on inner edge of tread.

small amount of play in steering column (feels like lower bush).

Pass 16 May 2009 13,134 miles

o/s front tyre tread depth low on inner edge.

Pass 30 May 2008 12,033 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 12,033 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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 VBA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV05 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

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

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