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AK51 DNU

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,104 mi
Last recorded77,104 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,104 miles

No damping effect from front offside shock absorber

Fail 5 Nov 2015 77,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Mirror mascots / phone/sat navigation holder (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing

No damping effect from front offside shock absorber

Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,078 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 64,507 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,939 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 60,244 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,930 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,955 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,344 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,484 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,014 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 DNU is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 DNU registered?

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

Is AK51 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 DNU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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