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AK51 DLY

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,305 mi
Last recorded95,305 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,305 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 95,305 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,895 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 94,890 miles

Nearside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

REASON FOR FAST TEST, MOT PASSED IN ERROR ADVISED BY MOT TESTING HELPLINE TO IMMEDIATELY RE- ENTER TEST WITH FAIL ITEMS.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,536 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 88,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor holed in two places (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed in two places (5.2.6)

Oil leak around engine ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,764 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 86,756 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,538 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking point corroded

Oil Leak

Fail 12 Sep 2015 84,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hand brake brackrt (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Both rear jacking points badly corroded.

Oil Leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,389 miles

Oil leak

floor to sills corroded

rear jacking points corroded

signs of corrosion under protective covering on brake pipes

Fail 13 Sep 2014 82,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Oil leak

floor to sills corroded

rear jacking points corroded

signs of corrosion under protective covering on brake pipes

Fail 21 Sep 2013 80,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

floor to sills corroded

signs of corrosion under protective covering on brake pipes

Pass 21 Sep 2013 80,467 miles

floor to sills corroded

signs of corrosion under protective covering on brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2012 77,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nsf wiper wheel box very worn

Pass 10 Sep 2011 74,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

ns & os floor to sill weakened by corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2011 74,261 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

ns & os floor to sill weakened by corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2010 72,081 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 72,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 69,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 67,176 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 63,779 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,820 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 DLY is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DLY, 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 DLY registered?

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

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