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AK55 VCP

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,256 mi
Last recorded80,256 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VCP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing low

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 80,255 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing low

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,861 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 75,861 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 68,576 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 68,566 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 12 Dec 2017 62,184 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 62,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside front (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 56,120 miles

Rear tyres both sides on the legal limit and shoulders wearing

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2016 56,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear tyres both sides on the legal limit and shoulders wearing

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 50,883 miles

Front head light beam patterns getting weak

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 4 Dec 2015 50,867 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (4.1.E.1)

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

Front head light beam patterns getting weak

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,139 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Both headlamps tarnished

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres perished on outer and inner walls

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 46,105 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Both headlamps tarnished

Both rear tyres perished on outer and inner walls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,901 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,079 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Dec 2012 38,077 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,690 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,763 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,528 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 20,983 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

electrical cable slightly chafed on the near side front suspension lower arm

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 VCP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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