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AK55 VLE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,998 mi
Last recorded97,998 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VLE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 97,998 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 97,995 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 88,296 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 79,812 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking and feathering

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,418 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,184 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,051 miles

front brake pads re-assessed with wheels removed(BRAKE PADS WORN THIN 2.5MM)

sqreeching noise when engine running/ suspect bearing about to fail

Fail 29 Dec 2011 40,051 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

sqreeching noise when engine running/ suspect bearing about to fail

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,846 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,273 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 VLE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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