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AK51 KUR

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,191 mi
Last recorded99,191 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2018 99,191 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 95,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 86,268 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 85,918 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,954 miles

Nearside floor area corroded

Offside floor area corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 77,954 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)

Nearside floor area corroded

Offside floor area corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,253 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2014 71,252 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,201 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 70,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre underflated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,927 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,512 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 66,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,184 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,080 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 51,156 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,156 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 49,804 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 49,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 47,535 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 44,567 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 KUR is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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