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SD55 AKP

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,817 mi
Last recorded106,817 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 AKP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 106,817 miles

Nearside front subframe slightly corroded

Offside rear jacking point slightly corroded

front bumper and front radiator panel accident damage but still secure

Pass 19 Oct 2017 99,435 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 99,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe in two places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 99,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,804 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 95,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,292 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 84,282 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 26 Sep 2014 80,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

cooling fan noisy

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,523 miles

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

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated at flexi

drivers door checkstrap insecure but door can still be readily opened and closed

o/s/r tyre has cracking in tread but cords not showing

Fail 21 Sep 2012 64,518 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated at flexi

drivers door checkstrap insecure but door can still be readily opened and closed

o/s/r tyre has cracking in tread but cords not showing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,890 miles

front exhaust bracket (at cat) deteriorated but exhaust supported

o/s/r tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 28 Aug 2010 43,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,317 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 34,317 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 26,500 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2008 26,500 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 AKP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AKP, 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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SD55 AKP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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