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AK51 NHJ

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,547 mi
Last recorded129,547 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 129,547 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 129,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 129,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 125,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamps deteriated

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

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

Oil leak

floor corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 120,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 114,752 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 108,633 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 102,732 miles

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

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

Oil leak

throttle pedel rubber missing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,753 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,715 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 80,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 80,695 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 69,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition (cracking at tread area,

Pass 3 Sep 2007 69,225 miles

nearside rear tyre in poor condition (cracking at tread area,

Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 48,703 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 NHJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NHJ, 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 NHJ registered?

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

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