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AK51 ATX

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,739 mi
Last recorded96,739 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 ATX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,739 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s side repeater lense missing

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2012 96,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s side repeater lense missing

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,636 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre been driven on deflated

Fail 21 Mar 2011 91,636 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre been driven on deflated

Pass 27 Mar 2010 85,006 miles

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

all door handles sticking

n/s mirror insecure

o/s/f tyre wall splitting

wipers poor

Fail 26 Mar 2010 85,005 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all door handles sticking

n/s mirror insecure

o/s/f tyre wall splitting

wipers poor

Pass 20 Nov 2008 83,952 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 83,952 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 78,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2007 78,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2006 66,038 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 66,038 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 ATX is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ATX, 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 ATX registered?

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

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