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AK51 BWL

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,055 mi
Last recorded101,055 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 101,055 miles

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

under sealed in places

Pass 25 Mar 2016 93,924 miles

heaviley under sealed in places

Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,793 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,052 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower ball joint slighty split

Fail 24 Mar 2014 81,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f lower ball joint slighty split

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,879 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,052 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 61,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 54,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre badly damaged on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,656 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,007 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 35,975 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 29,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,928 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,624 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 24,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 BWL is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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