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KU55 VGX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,910 mi
Last recorded85,910 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VGX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight knock when depreesed (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,442 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,423 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 82,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,672 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 73,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,114 miles

bonet release cable snapped

Fail 29 Oct 2013 59,989 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,989 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 53,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 23 Feb 2013 53,572 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

rear wiper blade split/smearing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gear linkage operation stiff

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,695 miles

exhaust center and rear silencers are badly corroded

front tyres 3mm approx

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 17 Feb 2010 27,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust center and rear silencers are badly corroded

front tyres 3mm approx

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,712 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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KU55 VGX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KU55 VGX, 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 KU55 VGX registered?

KU55 VGX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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