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AK55 VMV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,753 mi
Last recorded84,753 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,753 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

front and rear subframe and components have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

front and rear subframe and components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,703 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre side walls split

Pass 23 Jan 2016 80,088 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,463 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear body damaged

oil level low

Fail 21 Feb 2013 70,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear body damaged

oil level low

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 55,240 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,619 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 39,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,605 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,981 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 VMV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

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

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