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AK51 DVJ

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,376 mi
Last recorded135,376 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 135,376 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 134,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,467 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 123,467 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 111,194 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 111,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 100,645 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 92,598 miles

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

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,722 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,939 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,123 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,704 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 60,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 53,836 miles

slight blow centre exhaust box

Pass 28 Dec 2006 45,356 miles

both front shocks starting to leak

Pass 29 Dec 2005 37,362 miles

Handbrake travel very long although not reaching stop

N/S/F hub cap damaged

N/S/F shock absorber dust cover adrift

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 DVJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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