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AK55 VLJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,192 mi
Last recorded70,192 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 70,192 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 70,029 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 49,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 49,217 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 35,526 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 35,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to wear low

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low/wall scuffed

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2017 26,609 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 23,644 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,781 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 19,141 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 16,198 miles

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

all tyres cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2011 13,835 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 12,909 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 11,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,725 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 10,002 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 VLJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 VLJ registered?

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

Is AK55 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 VLJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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