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AK51 CEF

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,106 mi
Last recorded89,106 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 CEF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.vehicle has been standing

Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,106 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.vehicle has been standing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 85,260 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 85,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Offside dipped beam immage just visable

Pass 6 Oct 2015 83,751 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,930 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 78,924 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,823 miles

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

n/s/r jacking point slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 75,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,580 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 65,580 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 59,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,286 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 51,286 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,106 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,955 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 23,394 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CEF is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CEF, 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 CEF registered?

AK51 CEF is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is AK51 CEF safe to buy?

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