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AK51 XBW

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,460 mi
Last recorded73,460 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XBW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 73,460 miles

Emissions not tested DUE EXCESSIVE SMOKE (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,689 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 67,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 61,657 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 61,657 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 53,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,173 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,206 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,173 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,086 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,388 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,175 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 11,267 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 XBW is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

AK51 XBW is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is AK51 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 XBW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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