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AK51 CUW

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,061 mi
Last recorded63,061 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2017 63,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point and rear sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point and rear sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,928 miles

Both inner sill to floor sections showing signs of corrosion

General oil leak

Offside front and nearside rear tyres 3mm

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 59,928 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both inner sill to floor sections showing signs of corrosion

General oil leak

Offside front and nearside rear tyres 3mm

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,705 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 56,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,590 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 49,528 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,806 miles

o/s + n/s rear sevice brakes slightly low efforts

some corrosion o/s + n/s floor to sills but not considered excessive

Fail 23 Sep 2011 45,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid level low

o/s + n/s rear sevice brakes slightly low efforts

some corrosion o/s + n/s floor to sills but not considered excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,667 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 42,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,728 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,069 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 34,864 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on and around floor

Fail 24 Mar 2007 34,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on and around floor

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,439 miles

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 CUW is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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