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AK51 KFC

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,818 mi
Last recorded94,818 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,818 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front door badly corroded along the bottom edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 94,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front door badly corroded along the bottom edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,016 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 92,016 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to low oil level (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 89,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 89,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,021 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 88,021 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 84,233 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,959 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 80,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,166 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,798 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 76,798 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,581 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 74,565 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 72,079 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 72,073 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,923 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 68,918 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,968 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 KFC is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KFC, 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 KFC is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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