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AJ55 VFT

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,880 mi
Last recorded115,880 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 115,880 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 112,797 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 112,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 104,570 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 104,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,052 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,402 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,298 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,614 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,193 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,121 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,059 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pad's 50%

Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,086 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,714 miles

both rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VFT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ55 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

AJ55 VFT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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