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A12 EFX

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

121,694 mi
Last recorded121,694 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EFX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 May 2012 121,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2012 121,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2011 105,812 miles

front discs worn

Fail 28 Feb 2011 105,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 93,035 miles

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

corrosion present in vehicle mstructure

front brake imbalance 24% close to maximum allowed limit

rear back panel +boot floor accident damaged

rear bumper damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2010 93,019 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion present in vehicle mstructure

front brake imbalance 24% close to maximum allowed limit

rear back panel +boot floor accident damaged

rear bumper damaged

some imbalance rear service brake

Pass 6 Mar 2009 84,157 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 84,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,920 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 69,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 54,523 miles

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

nearside/front suspension spring slight rubbing against body

Fail 29 Nov 2006 54,516 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

nearside/front suspension spring slight rubbing against body

Pass 26 Jul 2005 41,257 miles

rear boot floor damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2005 41,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear boot floor damaged

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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A12 EFX is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A12 EFX, 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 A12 EFX registered?

A12 EFX is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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