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AK51 CUH

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

88,135 mi
Last recorded88,135 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 88,135 miles

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2013 88,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,720 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 78,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine management light illuminated

sings of offside front brake overheating

Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,055 miles

both inner sills slightly corroded

front discs worn

Fail 22 Sep 2011 69,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both inner sills slightly corroded

front discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,204 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 59,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,816 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 53,972 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,972 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,442 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 41,880 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,880 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 34,276 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 34,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 CUH is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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