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AK51 ARS

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,733 mi
Last recorded84,733 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 ARS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,733 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 84,733 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,229 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 74,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Air bag light on

Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,545 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 46,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 69,505 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,409 miles

slight play ns and os steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,995 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 60,995 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s steering arms

Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,484 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 55,484 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,886 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,231 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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AK51 ARS is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 61,060 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 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 ARS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK51 ARS?

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What year was AK51 ARS registered?

AK51 ARS is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AK51 ARS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 ARS shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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