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AK51 BVW

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,862 mi
Last recorded65,862 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 BVW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2017 65,862 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor panels (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lip of sill to chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake sticking

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis members (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor panels (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lip of sills to floor both sides (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,687 miles

Oil leak

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

parking brake efficiency only just made requirements 20%

under body of vehicle rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2015 59,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

under body of vehicle rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 55,017 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 51,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 51,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 48,817 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 46,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 43,235 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 40,767 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)

Pass 10 May 2007 36,235 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 28,402 miles

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

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 BVW is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

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

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