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AK55 VDP

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,938 mi
Last recorded73,938 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,938 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 73,938 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,212 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 69,039 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front suspension bed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,319 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,346 miles

Note: Engine has slight oil leak.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Note: Engine oil leak.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,294 miles

Note: Engine oil leak.

Note: Exaust rubber mount at front is deteriorated.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 56,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Note: Engine oil leak.

Note: Exaust rubber mount at front is deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,091 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 42,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,970 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,790 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,494 miles

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

back box coroded & slightly blowing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,449 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 VDP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

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

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