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AD51 BBZ

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,479 mi
Last recorded108,479 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 108,479 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 108,472 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 102,108 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 95,491 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 95,491 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 91,289 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 91,289 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 85,527 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 85,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 76,813 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,279 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 67,279 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 56,577 miles

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

inner front section of drivers side floor panel is damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2005 48,104 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 48,104 miles

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

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

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 BBZ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AD51 BBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 BBZ registered?

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

Is AD51 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 BBZ shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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