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AK55 VDO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,943 mi
Last recorded54,943 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VDO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,943 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 54,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 50,079 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,687 miles

HEAD LIGHT PATTERNS POOR

Pass 1 Apr 2017 40,975 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,745 miles

Front Driver view temporary thing on way

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

Nearside Barks pipes under the plastic cover

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,831 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 36,831 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,001 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Aug 2013 30,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2012 17,771 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 15,142 miles

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

front tyres wearing both edges

offside front brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2010 13,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 11,375 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 VDO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

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

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