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AK51 KNW

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,819 mi
Last recorded119,819 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2017 119,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arche (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 113,188 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 103,937 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 103,937 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2x rubbers broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill/inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both floors in several places (5.2.6)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 96,817 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,287 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 90,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,972 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f strut top mounting noisy on lock to lock test

Pass 12 Nov 2011 61,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front discs lipped and corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2010 51,703 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Nov 2010 51,703 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,598 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 52,593 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2008 45,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2007 38,547 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 32,604 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 KNW is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

AK51 KNW is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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