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AK51 VLY

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,406 mi
Last recorded89,406 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 VLY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,406 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 89,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,495 miles

engine oil sump and oil filter heavily corroded

exhaust front pipe clip corroded through

Fail 9 Nov 2011 77,495 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil sump and oil filter heavily corroded

exhaust front pipe clip corroded through

Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,872 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 67,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,567 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 61,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded and slightly leaking, front pipe clip split.

n/s/r tyre pressure was very low

Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust system corroded and slightly leaking, front pipe clip split.

n/s/r tyre pressure was very low

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,733 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 23 Oct 2007 53,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,762 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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AK51 VLY is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 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 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 61,060 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 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 VLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK51 VLY registered?

AK51 VLY is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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