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AK51 DZL

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,367 mi
Last recorded98,367 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 98,367 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 92,857 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 92,857 miles

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)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,568 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 89,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,923 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 17,923 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s head lamp aim slight to left-oil leak - slight corrosion floor & chassis frame-slight cracks brake hose-ball joint rubber split slight play joints-wiper splitting-

Fail 19 Jul 2008 76,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s head lamp aim slight to left-oil leak - slight corrosion floor & chassis frame-slight cracks brake hose-ball joint rubber split slight play joints-wiper splitting-

Pass 17 Jan 2008 73,559 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 73,556 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 67,694 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 67,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,587 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 DZL is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

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

Is AK51 DZL safe to buy?

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