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MK55 ACJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,760 mi
Last recorded82,760 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 ACJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 82,760 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 80,531 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 80,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 77,517 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 73,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,229 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flex pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 61,367 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 61,366 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,322 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,164 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 57,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,977 miles

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.36 mm (4.1E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,917 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (Front) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (Front) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Items hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.36 mm (4.1E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,466 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 50,426 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,542 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,875 miles

both rear outer tyre walls are cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,676 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,723 miles

front imbalance high

front wipers starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,323 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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MK55 ACJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MK55 ACJ, 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 MK55 ACJ registered?

MK55 ACJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MK55 ACJ safe to buy?

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