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AK55 VLT

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,284 mi
Last recorded85,284 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,284 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 74,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

scratch to windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2017 74,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70 14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

recommend tracking

scratch to windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,595 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges 165/70/14 t

both rear shock absorber top mounts perished

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

scratch in windscreen

Fail 26 Jan 2015 60,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

scratch in windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2014 55,896 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)

Scratch on windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,323 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 49,302 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,265 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 44,263 miles

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

advise front tracking

advise noise nearside rear wheel

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,039 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,309 miles

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

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

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 VLT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

AK55 VLT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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