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AK51 BXJ

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,034 mi
Last recorded90,034 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 86,766 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT RUBBER MISSING

Fail 9 Jan 2014 86,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT RUBBER MISSING

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,063 miles

FRONT EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SUMP CORRODED AND POSSIBLY LEAKING

Fail 4 Feb 2013 84,063 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

FRONT EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SUMP CORRODED AND POSSIBLY LEAKING

Fail 11 Jan 2012 81,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 81,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 78,521 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

underside of the car has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2011 78,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

underside of the car has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,088 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 75,088 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 60,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 52,274 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 52,274 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

play in steering rack detected at wheels

Pass 6 Feb 2006 45,502 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 45,498 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BXJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BXJ, 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 BXJ registered?

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

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