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AK51 BFO

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,277 mi
Last recorded49,277 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

vehicle under side rusted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,934 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL SEATBELT CHECK.

Centre EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHING/SPLIT IN TREAD AREA.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

TYRE SIZE FOR ADV;165/70/14

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,005 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside and nearside rear shockabsorber casings corroded.

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Tyre size for advisory.165/70/14

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,888 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perishing on outer side wall area.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,925 miles

Rear coil springs corroded.

Slight perishing of rear tyres

Fail 27 Sep 2012 34,925 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear coil springs corroded.

Slight perishing of rear tyres

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,728 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 31,728 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,374 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,257 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,353 miles

both front tyres are getting close to the legal limit on the inner edges.

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 BFO is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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