MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
nearside front side light dim
sill covers fitted
underside of car has been heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both inner floor to sills corroded
nearside front side light dim
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
all coil springs corroded but complete
handbrake travel high
light corrosion to inner sills
nearside front headlamp slightly loose
no.plate light is slightly loose
offside front headlamp brackets broken but repaired
offside front position light is dim
offside rear tyre cracked and perished
rear view mirror is missing and windscreen is slightly damaged where mirror was fitted outside swept area
rear wiper defective
unable asses brake pipes fully due to plastic coat
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
light corrosion to inner sills
handbrake travel high
Oil leak
all coil springs corroded but complete
nearside front headlamp slightly loose
no.plate light is slightly loose
offside front headlamp brackets broken but repaired
offside front position light is dim
offside rear tyre cracked and perished
rear view mirror is missing and windscreen is slightly damaged where mirror was fitted outside swept area
rear wiper defective
unable asses brake pipes fully due to plastic coat
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
free plat at base of handbrake lever
repared damage to off side front
interior mirror missing
n/s/r outer hand brake cable split
slight sideways movement in hand brake lever
small stone chip in windscreen
n/s/r & n/s/f tyres "on legal limit" & wearing unevenly
n/s/r top shock absorber bush starting to split
rear wiper torn
slight blow from exhaust middle silencer
slight scuff mark on o/s/r inner tyre wall
slight travel & sideways movement in hand brake lever
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r & n/s/f tyres "on legal limit" & wearing unevenly
n/s/r top shock absorber bush starting to split
rear wiper torn
slight blow from exhaust middle silencer
slight scuff mark on o/s/r inner tyre wall
slight travel & sideways movement in hand brake lever
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK51 DTO 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 62.5%.
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 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 DTO, 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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AK51 DTO is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 October 2001.
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