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AK55 VDE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,312 mi
Last recorded94,312 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VDE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,312 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,542 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 89,542 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,463 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak possible rocker cover gasket

sump pan corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 70,171 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak possible rocker cover gasket

sump pan corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2013 58,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2012 47,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper arm worn

sump pan corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2012 47,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper arm worn

sump pan corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2012 38,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,288 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,775 miles

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

Oil leak from engine.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 14,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VDE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

AK55 VDE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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