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AJ55 VFM

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

102,404 mi
Last recorded102,404 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 102,404 miles

COOLING PARTIALLY SIEZED

MANIFOLD HEATSHIELD LOOSE

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

OIL FILTER IS SO CORRODED THAT THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF IT. ENQUIRE ABOUT LAST OIL CHANGE

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

REAR WIPER NON EXISTANT

TEMP ALMOST REACHES MAX BEFORE ITS NEEDED TO BE TURNED OFF

Fail 22 Nov 2012 102,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

COOLING PARTIALLY SIEZED

MANIFOLD HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OIL FILTER IS SO CORRODED THAT THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF IT. ENQUIRE ABOUT LAST OIL CHANGE

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

REAR WIPER NON EXISTANT

TEMP ALMOST REACHES MAX BEFORE ITS NEEDED TO BE TURNED OFF

Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

electric cooling fan noisey

Fail 9 Jun 2011 82,033 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

electric cooling fan noisey

Fail 24 May 2011 81,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 67,313 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 67,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2009 55,070 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 55,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VFM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

AJ55 VFM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is AJ55 VFM safe to buy?

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