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AK55 VCN

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,811 mi
Last recorded79,811 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2023 79,811 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to location of the punctures on the rear Tyres likely to become detached and cause rapid deflation (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to EML (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing replaced by a plastic bag (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering column (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) also detected and the road wheels (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central mirror missing

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also none repairable puncture and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 68,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 68,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 54,397 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,445 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front outer 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are tarnished

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions requirements only just met

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator has coolant staining, suspect leak/s

Pass 30 Sep 2019 51,373 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are slightly deteriorated

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,938 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,727 miles

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are slightly deteriorated

Centre exhaust rubber mounting is deteriorated

Engine has oil leak/s

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear shock absorber top bush is deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,937 miles

Front both headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2016 43,937 miles

Front both headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,693 miles

Front both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2015 42,693 miles

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

Front both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2014 38,353 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,247 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,714 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,735 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall worn/perished

Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,655 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,230 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 12,939 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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AK55 VCN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK55 VCN, 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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AK55 VCN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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