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AK51 DTF

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,035 mi
Last recorded97,035 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,035 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,594 miles

N/S/F tyre close to the legal limit

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

O/S/F tyre close to the legal limit

O/S/R tyre close to the legal limit

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake pipes covered in grease

rear coil springs some corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2013 88,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/F tyre close to the legal limit

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

O/S/F tyre close to the legal limit

O/S/R tyre close to the legal limit

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake pipes covered in grease

rear coil springs some corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,509 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 87,509 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)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 87,503 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 79,158 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 79,157 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,209 miles

screen slight damage

Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,213 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 30 Sep 2009 62,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Oct 2008 55,708 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 55,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2006 42,199 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 42,199 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2005 35,488 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 DTF 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 58.8%.

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 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

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

Is AK51 DTF safe to buy?

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