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AK55 VLC

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,906 mi
Last recorded36,906 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VLC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,906 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

n/s/front headlamp broken

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,070 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,446 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2013 27,430 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/rear tyre close and perished

Pass 14 Nov 2012 24,505 miles

slight twist front flexi hoses

Pass 8 Nov 2011 21,237 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 21,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2010 18,336 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)

wipers poor

Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,737 miles

front flexi hoses slight twist

Pass 20 Nov 2008 13,084 miles

slight twist front flexi hoses

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 VLC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

AK55 VLC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is AK55 VLC safe to buy?

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