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AJ55 VGA

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,944 mi
Last recorded77,944 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VGA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,944 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 72,786 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres close to wear markers and wearing on both edges

Fail 4 Apr 2015 72,786 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres close to wear markers and wearing on both edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,554 miles

ns sill damaged / nsf tyre outer sidwall scuffed

Fail 9 Mar 2014 67,423 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns sill damaged / nsf tyre outer sidwall scuffed

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,795 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,346 miles

both wipers smearing / front pads look low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,704 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 39,695 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,606 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,296 miles

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

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 VGA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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