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AK55 VMH

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,781 mi
Last recorded71,781 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,781 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 71,780 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,700 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 69,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack.

Slight distorted pattern on offside dip beam.

Fail 27 Jun 2023 69,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack.

Slight distorted pattern on offside dip beam.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 68,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,158 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 66,158 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,106 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 60,872 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 60,866 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 55,566 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 55,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,739 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,560 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 43,560 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 38,249 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 38,249 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 34,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,591 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 30,396 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 30,396 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 26,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,455 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 23,052 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 20,070 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat , unable to test adult belt and seat

Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,707 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S rear seat unable to test veihcls adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2008 12,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VMH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

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

Is AK55 VMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 VMH shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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