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AK51 DTZ

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,051 mi
Last recorded101,051 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2016 101,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

EML on

Front and rear bump stops perished

Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,373 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 15 Dec 2015 104,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 19 Dec 2014 98,976 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 98,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 93,170 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,813 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre section starting to split and rear rubber mount deteriorated....

rear suspension 2 x bump stops detatched....

Fail 8 Nov 2012 86,806 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre section starting to split and rear rubber mount deteriorated....

rear suspension 2 x bump stops detatched....

Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,764 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 79,764 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 72,446 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 61,944 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 61,930 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,773 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 31,057 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 DTZ 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 64.7%.

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 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

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

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