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AK51 DPV

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,802 mi
Last recorded51,802 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,802 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 51,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,737 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,567 miles

both rear tyres have started to perish

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,657 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 42,657 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,516 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 38,095 miles

service brake to rear axle showing very little effort

Fail 22 Mar 2013 38,095 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

service brake to rear axle showing very little effort

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,257 miles

Air filter loose.

Battery loose.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 35,257 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Battery loose.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,515 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,500 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,423 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 DPV is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

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

Is AK51 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 DPV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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