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AK51 DVW

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,403 mi
Last recorded95,403 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 DVW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 95,403 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 95,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,184 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 77,839 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 77,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 71,769 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 71,727 miles

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

airbag light is on

nearside front cv gaiter perishing/leaking grease

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,474 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 66,474 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,985 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 62,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,232 miles

air bag light on

o/s & n/s rear tyres scrubbing outside edges

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

various engine oil leaks

Fail 25 Sep 2007 58,232 miles

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

air bag light on

o/s & n/s rear tyres scrubbing outside edges

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

various engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,518 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 54,517 miles

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

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 has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 DVW is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

AK51 DVW is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is AK51 DVW safe to buy?

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