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AK51 VLM

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,331 mi
Last recorded82,331 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 VLM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,331 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f cv boot insucure on houseing

Fail 5 Sep 2011 82,330 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f door mirror insucure

o/s/f cv boot insucure on houseing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,779 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 70,602 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,484 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front chassis indication of accident damage.

offside front seat back rest slightly insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2008 51,484 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front seat back rest slightly insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,615 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 36,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,513 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 35,513 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,554 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 VLM is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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