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AK51 NLY

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,789 mi
Last recorded72,789 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,789 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

all suspension bush`s worn and starting to split

small rusty hole n/s rear inner sill

underside off vehicle rusty and weak

Fail 16 Apr 2018 67,173 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

all suspension bush`s worn and starting to split

small rusty hole n/s rear inner sill

underside off vehicle rusty and weak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,604 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

all suspension components coroded

engine sump corroded

exhaust downpipe/cat coroding

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,984 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

engine sump corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2016 51,984 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

engine sump corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 46,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 40,837 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 40,826 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,992 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,227 miles

corrosion near both rear jacking points

corrosion on both sills

Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,403 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,859 miles

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

nearside and offside floors corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,062 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 32,058 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,678 miles

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 3 Oct 2006 25,508 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 NLY is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

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

Is AK51 NLY safe to buy?

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