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AK51 BAV

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,025 mi
Last recorded50,025 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,025 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nsr tyre cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to check outer front pads due to design of wheels

Fail 31 Oct 2016 50,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement squeal plates for brake pads jammed (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose osf ball joint not tight in hub (upright ) (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement squeal plate for brake pad jammed (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak ()

nsr tyre cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to check outer front pads due to design of wheels

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,196 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not permitting full inspection of seat belt

Not able to observe brake pad thickness due to design of vehicles wheels

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

Rear Licence plate loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved for testing

Fail 20 Oct 2015 46,196 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not permitting full inspection of seat belt

Not able to observe brake pad thickness due to design of vehicles wheels

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

Rear Licence plate loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved for testing

Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,524 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 43,524 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,091 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 37,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,711 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 35,711 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,378 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,737 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,882 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,340 miles

clutch slipping

Pass 15 Oct 2007 28,751 miles

both rear tyre are slightly perished

Fail 15 Oct 2007 28,751 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyre are slightly perished

Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,830 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 23,820 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 BAV is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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