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SD55 AKJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,424 mi
Last recorded56,424 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 AKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,424 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 56,424 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,207 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 39,842 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 33,096 miles

advise nearside front road wheel has slight buckle

Fail 30 Jun 2011 33,096 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

advise nearside front road wheel has slight buckle

Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,552 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 26,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,951 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 15,951 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,922 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 10,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SD55 AKJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD55 AKJ, 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 SD55 AKJ registered?

SD55 AKJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is SD55 AKJ safe to buy?

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