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AK55 VJO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,396 mi
Last recorded102,396 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 102,396 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 99,918 miles

sump pan corroded/leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2017 97,283 miles

Oil leak sump porous ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 sump porous ()

cooling fan doesn't work

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,761 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

both front wipers torn

sump porous slight weep of oil

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front slight chunk out off sidewall

oil weep from porous sump

Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,366 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 67,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,148 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 54,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 37,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust begining to deteriorate

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,848 miles

exhaust begining to deteriorate

Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,801 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,036 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 VJO 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 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 VJO, 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 VJO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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