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AK51 BBJ

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,587 mi
Last recorded79,587 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 BBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,587 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 73,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2011 67,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,052 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 52,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,983 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,672 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,752 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 27,691 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 BBJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red 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 BBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 BBJ registered?

AK51 BBJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AK51 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 BBJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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