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AK51 DHA

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,871 mi
Last recorded61,871 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 DHA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,871 miles

Handbrake test requirements just met. System may require adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 61,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Handbrake test requirements just met. System may require adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 57,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,190 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 54,190 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,535 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 49,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,692 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,626 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 44,626 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 43,769 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,444 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,950 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 26,064 miles

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

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 DHA is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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