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AK55 VFU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,567 mi
Last recorded92,567 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2019 92,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2018 85,617 miles

both front head lights deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2018 85,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front head lights deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is a winter fitment, all other tyres are not

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,783 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 73,702 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy blowing to excess (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 62,187 miles

Nearside headlamp mounting damaged but secure at test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror deteriorated but view to rear adequate

Pass 4 Dec 2014 58,147 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2013 31,867 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 31,867 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,397 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,279 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 31 Dec 2010 31,704 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 25,217 miles

front number plate slightly cracked.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,939 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 VFU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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