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AK51 DTO

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,209 mi
Last recorded116,209 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 116,209 miles

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)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 113,925 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 113,923 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 102,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 87,606 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 87,571 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,340 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 73,340 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,191 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 61,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 55,206 miles

interior mirror missing

n/s/r outer hand brake cable split

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2007 51,194 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 51,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,325 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 46,315 miles

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?

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 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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What year was AK51 DTO registered?

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

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