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AK51 BJZ

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

60,467 mi
Last recorded60,467 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 60,467 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,663 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 59,662 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 59,088 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 57,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 57,915 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,789 miles

Both front tyre treads are worn low

Both head light lenses require attention

Various brake pipes require attention

Fail 15 Nov 2017 56,789 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyre treads are worn low

Both head light lenses require attention

Various brake pipes require attention

Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,764 miles

Bonnet release mechanism requires attention

Fail 17 Nov 2016 55,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Both head light lenses require attention

Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,534 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 54,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,468 miles

o/s/r tyre HEAVILY perished

various areas of corrosion has started

Fail 7 Nov 2014 53,468 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre HEAVILY perished

various areas of corrosion has started

Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,392 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 52,392 miles

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)

both front brake discs are corroded

both head light lenses require attention

both rear tyres are heavily perished

Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,297 miles

fuel pipe at front is perished

o/s/r tyre is heavily perished

Fail 14 Nov 2012 51,297 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

fuel pipe at front is perished

o/s/r tyre is heavily perished

Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,170 miles

n/s/f brake disc is corroded

o/s/r tyre is heavily perished

Fail 26 Nov 2010 48,974 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

offside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,974 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,109 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 12 Nov 2009 48,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,030 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 47,028 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,073 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 35,745 miles

front wiper motor juddeering on intermittent setting

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 BJZ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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