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AK51 NFE

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,399 mi
Last recorded73,399 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,399 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 73,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,744 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 58,733 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,862 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2015 47,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,633 miles

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)

o/s wing reapter lens cover missing

Fail 23 Jan 2014 44,633 miles

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

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

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)

o/s wing reapter lens cover missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,878 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 40,878 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,653 miles

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

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

underside of vehicle (floor) slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 37,653 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

underside of vehicle (floor) slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 35,137 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,137 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 31,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,742 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,769 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,511 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 24,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 NFE is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

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

Is AK51 NFE safe to buy?

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