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AJ55 VGR

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,450 mi
Last recorded99,450 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VGR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 99,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section to back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

bonnet secondary latch don't work.

Fail 5 Oct 2022 99,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section to back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

bonnet secondary latch don't work.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,428 miles

Bonnet secondary catch inoperative

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, beam patterns weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,629 miles

bonnet secondary catch defective

Fail 11 Sep 2020 83,629 miles

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

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

bonnet secondary catch defective

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,338 miles

bonnet secondary securing device defective

Fail 3 Apr 2019 78,338 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

bonnet secondary securing device defective

Pass 9 Dec 2017 77,947 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,362 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,810 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn on outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 73,810 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn on outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 69,209 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,452 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 59,452 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,868 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 50,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 43,974 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 37,698 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,359 miles

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 VGR is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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