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AK51 DWF

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,209 mi
Last recorded61,209 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,209 miles

Exhaust down pipe slightly blowing

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

Nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Number plate light lens damaged

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front seats loose

Fail 30 May 2015 61,207 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust down pipe slightly blowing

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

Nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Number plate light lens damaged

Offside front seat loose

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 74,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 74,831 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2013 67,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition at the front and blowing slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2011 52,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

towing eye cover missing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,310 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 48,765 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,332 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 45,332 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,571 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 42,571 miles

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

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)

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 DWF is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DWF, 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 DWF registered?

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

Is AK51 DWF safe to buy?

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