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AK51 CUC

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,616 mi
Last recorded97,616 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 97,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

small exhaust blow

Fail 12 Sep 2014 97,616 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

small exhaust blow

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,857 miles

Corrosion to boot floor

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Washers and wipers need attention

Fail 2 Sep 2013 90,857 miles

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

Corrosion to boot floor

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Washers and wipers need attention

Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,192 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 84,192 miles

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

centre exhaust rub ber broken away but system still adequately supported

Fail 30 Aug 2011 76,771 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,771 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,564 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 62,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,403 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,396 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,985 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,910 miles

Offside 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 CUC is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CUC, 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 CUC registered?

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

Is AK51 CUC safe to buy?

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