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GV05 VCJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,053 mi
Last recorded43,053 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 43,053 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 42,528 miles

All 4 tyres are 10 years old or older 165/70R14 81T Sava

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 42,528 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All 4 tyres are 10 years old or older 165/70R14 81T Sava

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 41,779 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 41,033 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 40,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 39,889 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 39,371 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 38,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From selector oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has signs of leakage around both rack gaitors

Pass 2 Nov 2017 37,886 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 34,637 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,949 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 28,494 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,528 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,182 miles

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

nearside rear tyre - tyre wall perishing/ split

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,284 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 10,972 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 10,972 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 10,907 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 VCJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV05 VCJ registered?

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

Is GV05 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 VCJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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