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AK55 VKU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 103,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 103,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and rusted away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 97,864 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 97,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 83,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 68,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 68,826 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 54,451 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 40,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 40,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 27,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 21,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,628 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,179 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,534 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 16,770 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 16,060 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,060 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,964 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,545 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,408 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 9,694 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,221 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 VKU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 VKU, 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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What year was AK55 VKU registered?

AK55 VKU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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