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AK51 BNX

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,926 mi
Last recorded94,926 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 BNX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,926 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 94,926 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,840 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 84,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 15 May 2012

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs badly corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 71,795 miles

offside rear tyre soft

offside spring not properly located

rear axle bump stops insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2009 71,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear tyre soft

offside spring not properly located

rear axle bump stops insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2008 62,388 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 62,388 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,937 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,098 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 35,788 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 35,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 BNX is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BNX, 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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What year was AK51 BNX registered?

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

Is AK51 BNX safe to buy?

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