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AK51 DXR

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,501 mi
Last recorded66,501 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 DXR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,501 miles

oil leak

rear coil spring corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2015 66,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

oil leak

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,634 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 63,557 miles

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,194 miles

coil springs corrded

corrosion underside of car in places

minor exhaust leak

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2013 59,194 miles

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

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

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

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

165/70r14

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

coil springs corrded

corrosion underside of car in places

front brake pads low

minor exhaust leak

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,424 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2012 54,424 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,858 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,857 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid bottle level, not connected!!!

front brake disc's worn and pitted

Fail 25 Aug 2010 46,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid bottle level, not connected!!!

front brake disc's worn and pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,265 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 43,265 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 39,019 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,312 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,458 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 DXR is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

AK51 DXR is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is AK51 DXR safe to buy?

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