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AK55 VFA

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,663 mi
Last recorded105,663 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 105,663 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside under sill slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside under sill slight corrosion

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 102,614 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 102,614 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,649 miles

Offside Front brake discs slightly pitted

Rear coil springs slightly pitted

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Mar 2017 96,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front brake discs slightly pitted

Rear coil springs slightly pitted

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 96,627 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 96,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,040 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 86,878 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 80,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,038 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,778 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly split on ends

Both rear upper shock absorber mounting bushes worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear silencer thin and corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2011 72,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front wiper blades slightly split on ends

Both rear upper shock absorber mounting bushes worn

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,806 miles

Corrosion on exhaust+ front mounting insecure

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

Rear shock absorber top mounting bushes worn

Fail 19 Oct 2010 63,790 miles

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

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

Corrosion on exhaust+ front mounting insecure

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

Rear shock absorber top mounting bushes worn

Fail 13 Oct 2009 54,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,066 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,110 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 35,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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