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AK51 CHC

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,092 mi
Last recorded90,092 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,092 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gear box

Fail 25 May 2017 90,004 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gear box

Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,361 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 87,355 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded adjacent to seat belt mounting (marked in yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 83,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 83,794 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 79,340 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f brake flexi hose twisted

n/s/f tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 74,893 miles

Both front tyres worn off on inner edges.

Cracks in N/S/R tyre.

E.M.L. on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 74,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Cracks in N/S/R tyre.

E.M.L. on.

Both front tyres worn off on inner edges.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 9 May 2012 69,378 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Corrosion around rear floor jacking points

Exhaust down pipe bracket snapped due to corrosion

Exhaust system corrosion ( Minor leak of exhaust gas from center pipe )

O/S/F tyre shouldering on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rubber missing from rear wiper blade

Surface cracks to o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 May 2012 69,378 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Corrosion around rear floor jacking points

Exhaust down pipe bracket snapped due to corrosion

Exhaust system corrosion ( Minor leak of exhaust gas from center pipe )

O/S/F tyre shouldering on inner edge

Oil leak

Rubber missing from rear wiper blade

Surface cracks to o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 60,712 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 60,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant leak radiator area

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 May 2010 54,015 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)

corrosion on rear floors.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,828 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,223 miles

NEARSIDE HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT / ADVISE ATTENTION

OFFSIDE REAR FOG LIGHT LENS / PART OF COMPLETE LIGHT UNIT / CRACKED / STARTING TO HOLE / ADVISE ATTENTION / NO WHITE LIGHT SHOWING TO REAR

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 23 Sep 2006 39,896 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 35,434 miles

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

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

fault on windscreen wiper switch

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 CHC is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CHC, 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 CHC registered?

AK51 CHC is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is AK51 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 CHC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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