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AK51 DMZ

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,332 mi
Last recorded123,332 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 DMZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 123,332 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 116,014 miles

C.v boots poor

Rear coil springs rusty

Suspension rubbers poor

Fail 2 Jan 2015 112,111 miles

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

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

OSF seat loose but secure.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both headlight aims slightly distorted.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 112,111 miles

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

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

OSF seat loose but secure.

both headlight aims slightly distorted.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,975 miles

underside rusty in places

Fail 30 Oct 2013 106,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

underside rusty in places

Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

drivers seat slightly insecure

n/s side repeater lens missing

oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 1 Nov 2012 103,380 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

drivers seat slightly insecure

n/s side repeater lens missing

oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 17 Oct 2011 98,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Oct 2011 98,080 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Oct 2010 85,280 miles

brake fluid level low

Pass 20 Oct 2009 75,240 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 66,961 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 58,729 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,031 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 42,181 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 DMZ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 DMZ, 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 DMZ registered?

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

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