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AK55 VLX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,108 mi
Last recorded103,108 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VLX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 103,108 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF & NSF OUTER PADS APPEAR LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy OSF & NSF (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 103,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF & NSF OUTER PADS APPEAR LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy OSF & NSF (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,134 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear body/structure has corrosion inside the rear wheel arch, not considered excessive

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp beam image just met the requirements

Offside rear body/structure has corrosion inside the rear wheel arch, not considered excessive

Offside rear underside bumper mounting corroded, not within a prescribed area

Fail 2 Nov 2021 78,086 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear body/structure has corrosion inside the rear wheel arch, not considered excessive

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp beam image just met the requirements

Offside rear body/structure has corrosion inside the rear wheel arch, not considered excessive

Offside rear underside bumper mounting corroded, not within a prescribed area

Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,586 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 51,448 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,165 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 28,827 miles

both headlights just showing a pattern

Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 25,798 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 25,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 24,002 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 22,487 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,143 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 19,632 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 18,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,532 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 14,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VLX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

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

Is AK55 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 VLX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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