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AK51 NHU

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,025 mi
Last recorded154,025 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2016 154,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 148,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 141,259 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Cat heat shield loose

Centre exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated

N/s side repeater lens missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 137,348 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 137,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 129,450 miles

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

nearside front flexy brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 20 Jul 2011 121,824 miles

corrosion under sill edges

Fail 20 Jul 2011 121,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

corrosion under sill edges

Pass 21 Jul 2010 113,572 miles

corrosion to rear floors and inner sills

exhaust poor

front discs are worn

top cover weeping oil

Fail 21 Jul 2010 113,571 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

corrosion to rear floors and inner sills

exhaust poor

front discs are worn

top cover weeping oil

Pass 21 Jul 2009 103,119 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 91,856 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 76,916 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 64,418 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 64,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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 NHU is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHU, 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 NHU registered?

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

Is AK51 NHU safe to buy?

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