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AK51 DLJ

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,242 mi
Last recorded107,242 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 107,242 miles

headlamps are dulled

Fail 4 Apr 2016 107,242 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamps are dulled

Pass 4 Mar 2015 94,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 94,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 84,162 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,158 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 74,463 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 69,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,677 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 63,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,105 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,518 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 49,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,066 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 DLJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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