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AD51 AXS

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,145 mi
Last recorded92,145 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 AXS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,145 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 91,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

running rough on idle

underside corroded in places

front subframe corroded

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,371 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 83,369 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,774 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 79,774 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,802 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 59,802 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,408 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 49,408 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,020 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2007 38,020 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,635 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 34,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

N/s/f tyre shouldering.

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

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 30,331 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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AD51 AXS is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AD51 AXS, 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 AD51 AXS registered?

AD51 AXS is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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