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GV05 VBC

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,272 mi
Last recorded82,272 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VBC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,272 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,179 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 74,179 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,882 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,235 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The exhaust is leaking to the limit on the rear joint

The front brake pads are very low

Pass 13 May 2013 49,973 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 49,969 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 40,104 miles

front brake pads low.

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges .

Pass 19 May 2011 32,351 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 23,007 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 18,918 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 14,880 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 VBC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

GV05 VBC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is GV05 VBC safe to buy?

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