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AK55 VKJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,357 mi
Last recorded59,357 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 59,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 54,815 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 49,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rocker cover gasket weeping oil

Fail 24 Apr 2023 49,300 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rocker cover gasket weeping oil

Pass 25 Apr 2022 43,312 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 43,263 miles

general under body corrosion

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 41,122 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2018 36,520 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brakes slightly binding

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 36,520 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Front Lower Gearbox mounting deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brakes slightly binding

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,406 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 28,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,434 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,261 miles

exhaust system front pipe support bracket corroded becoming excessively.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 25,260 miles

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)

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

exhaust system front pipe support bracket corroded becoming excessively.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,172 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 22 Nov 2010 21,120 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 21,120 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 14,765 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 14,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 VKJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VKJ, 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 VKJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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