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AK51 APV

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,603 mi
Last recorded61,603 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 61,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,330 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 54,327 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,910 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 47,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,617 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 44,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,850 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 38,847 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 34,295 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,295 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,082 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,536 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 APV is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AK51 APV, 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 APV registered?

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

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