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AJ55 KAE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,555 mi
Last recorded89,555 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 KAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 89,555 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 89,533 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers parking in middle of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cooling fan noisy

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,951 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 82,950 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,636 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

both rear tyres nearing legal limit

Fail 26 Nov 2015 68,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

both rear tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,564 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 60,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 52,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 52,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,436 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 38,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 34,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 34,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 29,720 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,445 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 22,445 miles

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

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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AJ55 KAE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AJ55 KAE, 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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AJ55 KAE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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