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AK51 BFF

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,024 mi
Last recorded129,024 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 129,024 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 126,358 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 118,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 61,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 60,381 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre [165/70/14] wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 51,155 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 51,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 48,577 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,650 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 46,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,215 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,826 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 35,802 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,605 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,324 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 BFF is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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