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AK51 BFX

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,953 mi
Last recorded67,953 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,953 miles

NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED,

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT,REMAINED ON DURING TEST.

DRIVERS OUTER DOOR HANDLE STICKY OPERATION.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 67,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT,REMAINED ON DURING TEST.

DRIVERS OUTER DOOR HANDLE STICKY OPERATION.

NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED,

Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,966 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR , OUTER HANDLE STICKY.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 62,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR , OUTER HANDLE STICKY.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,764 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 58,764 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,950 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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 BFX is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BFX, 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

How do I check the history of AK51 BFX?

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What year was AK51 BFX registered?

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

Is AK51 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 BFX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK51 BFX have outstanding finance?

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