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AK51 DFL

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,108 mi
Last recorded129,108 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 129,108 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake disks corroded

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

Nearside front brake hose twisted

Offside rear brake hose bracket broken off axle

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 115,418 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 114,221 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 112,754 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 112,754 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 110,717 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 110,717 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 109,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 109,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 106,194 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 106,194 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 89,497 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 74,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 74,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 DFL is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DFL, 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 DFL is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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