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AK55 VGL

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,844 mi
Last recorded79,844 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VGL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 79,844 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 76,515 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirrow (3.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,043 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 72,043 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,198 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2016 67,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,819 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 58,819 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,321 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,019 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak from gear box.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 50,019 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak from gear box.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,775 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 38,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,742 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 34,742 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,105 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,469 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 22,469 miles

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

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 VGL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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