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AK51 VUN

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,252 mi
Last recorded86,252 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,253 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 74,356 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 74,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,448 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracked

oil

Fail 8 Aug 2011 71,448 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked and worn on the inner edge

oil

Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,507 miles

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

front anti roll bar cracked

front tyres cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,306 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,054 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 62,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,228 miles

oil leak from engine / gearbox

Pass 6 Feb 2006 47,473 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 47,060 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 4,797 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear low †battery retaining clamp not fitted correctly

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 VUN 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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

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

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