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AK51 VHB

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,387 mi
Last recorded80,387 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,387 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 80,387 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 76,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,631 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 73,630 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 70,473 miles

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

wipers occasionaly hesitant on park sweep.

Pass 7 May 2014 67,236 miles

Both headlamps lenses deteriorated

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

Large amount of play at wiper arm pivots

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,625 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,625 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop damaged

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 54,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 54,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 50,329 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 50,329 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 45,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking excessivly on tread

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,465 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking excessivly on tread

Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,391 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre cracking on tread excessivly

Pass 2 May 2007 38,083 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 38,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

oil low(topped up 1l)

rear wiper split

Pass 3 May 2006 33,627 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 VHB is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

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

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