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AK51 AKJ

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,879 mi
Last recorded93,879 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 AKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,879 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 93,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 81,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished badly

odd size tyres front to rear

offside front tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,944 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,356 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,730 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,763 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 56,024 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,821 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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AK51 AKJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 61,285 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 AK51 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 25 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK51 AKJ registered?

AK51 AKJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AK51 AKJ safe to buy?

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