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AK51 MZL

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,970 mi
Last recorded41,970 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 41,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides sligthy corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

floor/outer siles undersealed

just passed emissions,fast idle,co

Pass 21 Jan 2021 36,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides sligthy corrded,lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 36,773 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 36,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 34,657 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 34,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,414 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 34,023 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 34,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,913 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,813 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,583 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,177 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 17,125 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 MZL 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 82.4%.

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 MZL, 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 MZL is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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