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AK51 CVB

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,555 mi
Last recorded99,555 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2017 99,555 miles

Driver's seat insecure back rest (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Passenger's seat insecure back rest (6.2.A.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gear box rear stabiliser bush split

BOTH front tyre side walls scuffed

BOTH rear sills damaged

BOTH rear sills damaged

Nearside Rear 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 ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,974 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear lower ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 95,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective rear lower ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,730 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 92,666 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits on shoulders 165/70/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated on tread area

Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,217 miles

both front brake disc,s pitted on inner faces

centre exhaust rubber missing

Fail 1 Dec 2014 89,217 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake disc,s pitted on inner faces

centre exhaust rubber missing

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,593 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 82,487 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,073 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,589 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 48,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Reg separating

Washers poor

Fail 16 Jan 2010 48,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Reg separating

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Washers poor

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,904 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

WINDSCREEN HAS SEVERAL LIGHT SCRATCH MARKS OVER WINDSCREEN

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,377 miles

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

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,204 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 CVB is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CVB, 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 CVB registered?

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

Is AK51 CVB safe to buy?

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