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AK55 VEF

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,247 mi
Last recorded85,247 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,247 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and n/s/f sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service and parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Feb 2018 79,333 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,619 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,465 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 68,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,087 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,295 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 87,295 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,835 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 54,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,855 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 50,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,191 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,037 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 VEF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

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

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