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AJ55 UFA

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,275 mi
Last recorded82,275 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UFA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2022 82,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 78,933 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,958 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 75,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 71,714 miles

Flexible exhaust section deteriorated. Centre pipe corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox 'Dog bone' mount bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 71,714 miles

Flexible exhaust section deteriorated. Centre pipe corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox 'Dog bone' mount bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 68,580 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 68,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,103 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,343 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,951 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 43,951 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,480 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 36,480 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,717 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,194 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,367 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,909 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 17,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 UFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AJ55 UFA, 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 AJ55 UFA registered?

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

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