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AK51 NFA

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,695 mi
Last recorded98,695 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 NFA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 98,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald edges and near limit

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

knock from rear shock absorbers

Fail 31 Jan 2017 98,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald edges and near limit

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

knock from rear shock absorbers

Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear service brake only just met requirements

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 89,543 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Rear service brake only just met requirements

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 89,334 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,754 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 70,705 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 70,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

catalytic convertor support bracket broken

engine management light on

os side repeater lens cover missing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,192 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,452 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,379 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,090 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,343 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,013 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 31,345 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 NFA is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NFA, 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 NFA registered?

AK51 NFA is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AK51 NFA safe to buy?

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