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AD51 BAV

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,998 mi
Last recorded92,998 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 BAV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,998 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 92,939 miles

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

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

fan broken vehicle has an over heating problem

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,407 miles

All tyres have cracks

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N\S\R tyre has cut on outer wall BUT does not show any signs of ply or cord

Oil leak

all coil springs coatings corroded

engine managment light on in dash

Fail 29 Jun 2013 73,407 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All tyres have cracks

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N\S\R tyre has cut on outer wall BUT does not show any signs of ply or cord

Oil leak

all coil springs coatings corroded

engine managment light on in dash

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,704 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate light holder slightly loose

Fail 11 Apr 2012 50,704 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate light holder slightly loose

Pass 7 May 2011 39,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 31,049 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension mountings slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2009 26,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,162 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 21,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 21,940 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 17,885 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 BAV is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BAV, 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 BAV registered?

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

Is AD51 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 BAV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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