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AK55 VMX

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,242 mi
Last recorded115,242 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VMX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 115,242 miles

squeeking/crunching noise from back brakes

Pass 22 Sep 2017 111,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside headlamp dim

both rear springs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 111,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside headlamp dim

both rear springs corroded

o/s/f tyre on limit , underinflated and punctured

Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,523 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,775 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 28 Sep 2015 95,767 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,392 miles

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

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,086 miles

The front exhaust mounting has snapped but the exhaust is still supported.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 82,086 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

The front exhaust mounting has snapped but the exhaust is still supported.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,815 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,071 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,078 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,091 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 VMX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

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

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