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AK55 VBX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,294 mi
Last recorded89,294 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VBX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 89,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 89,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 85,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 85,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 81,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2013 80,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,701 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,160 miles

front wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,263 miles

exhuast leak

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,416 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AK55 VBX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK55 VBX, 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 AK55 VBX registered?

AK55 VBX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AK55 VBX safe to buy?

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