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AK51 KVS

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,311 mi
Last recorded88,311 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 KVS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2016 88,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill near fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

extensive previous welding to underbody cannot check quality as it was undertaken underneath the carpets (from above)

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,134 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 85,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 81,805 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,795 miles

Oil leak

both fromt brake discs corroded on inner faces

corrosion setting in on floor pan

offside front shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

corrosion setting in on floor pan

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 29 Nov 2011 63,556 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,370 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 49,216 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,343 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,581 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,095 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 33,095 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 27,099 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 27,099 miles

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

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 KVS is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

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

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