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AF55 OBX

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,896 mi
Last recorded86,896 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OBX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 86,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 86,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 85,287 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 81,036 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,696 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 76,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 72,799 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,586 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 66,330 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,316 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,585 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,010 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 59,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,324 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,330 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake pads approx 60% worn

Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,834 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,342 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,718 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 36,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,794 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,993 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AF55 OBX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF55 OBX, 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 AF55 OBX registered?

AF55 OBX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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