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AK51 DKF

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,098 mi
Last recorded97,098 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,098 miles

inner sills slightly corroded

oil leaks

welding repairs inner sills

Fail 16 Dec 2016 96,992 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps possible headlamp clean (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

welding repairs inner sills

inner sills slightly corroded

oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,200 miles

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

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

both plastic headlight lenses deteriating

both wiper blades starting to split but clearing screen sufficentley at present

lots of corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present apart from failures listed

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 91,194 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both plastic headlight lenses deteriating

both wiper blades starting to split but clearing screen sufficentley at present

lots of corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present apart from failures listed

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,585 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 86,582 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,843 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 79,458 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 77,170 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 73,832 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 69,908 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,907 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate lamp lens broken

Fail 4 Jan 2008 60,649 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate lamp lens broken

Pass 2 Jan 2007 51,829 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 43,694 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 DKF 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 75%.

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

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