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AD51 BLF

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,792 mi
Last recorded77,792 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 77,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside front flexi brake hose perished

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake servo & brake pipes underneath servo covered in engine oil

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 24 Jul 2013 75,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake servo & brake pipes underneath servo covered in engine oil

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside front tyre worn both edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 22 Aug 2012 71,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlight lenses in poor condition

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,677 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

both headlight lenses are heavily tarnished. The beam pattern is now becoming affected

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

front brake pads appear to be nearing the limits of wear

nearside door mirror glass is missing

nearside windowscreen sunvisor clip has broken

oil leaks in the engine bay and the engine sump is heavily corroded

slight play in steering system

upper bodywork is damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2010 63,282 miles

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

all shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both headlight lenses are tarnished. This is starting to affect the beam pattern

both windowscreen wiper blades are worn

corrosion on underside of vehicle. This includes minor corrosion on the nearside outer sill

front brake pads appear low. Also the offside inner brake pad backing is starting to come unstuck

nearside door mirror glass is missing

nearside rear tyre has a stepped tread but it is very close to the limits of wear

offside rear 3 point seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place

oil leaks in the engine bay

on the underside of the vehicle where the spare wheel resides there is an oily residue. I assume that some oil has been spilt in the boot area

there is evidence of some play between the pinion and rack of the steering rack. This is resulting in a knocking noise

Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,282 miles

all shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both headlight lenses are tarnished. This is starting to affect the beam pattern

both windowscreen wiper blades are worn

corrosion on underside of vehicle. This includes minor corrosion on the nearside outer sill

front brake pads appear low. Also the offside inner brake pad backing is starting to come unstuck

nearside door mirror glass is missing

nearside rear tyre has a stepped tread but it is very close to the limits of wear

offside rear 3 point seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place

oil leaks in the engine bay

on the underside of the vehicle where the spare wheel resides there is an oily residue. I assume that some oil has been spilt in the boot area

there is evidence of some play between the pinion and rack of the steering rack. This is resulting in a knocking noise

Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside front wiper split

offside front flexi brake hose perished

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear wiper in very poor condition

unable to fully inspect both front inner brake pads

Fail 19 Oct 2009 58,001 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front wiper split

offside front flexi brake hose perished

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear wiper in very poor condition

unable to fully inspect both front inner brake pads

Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate has slight water damage

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre perrished & cut outer side wall,showing no cords

Fail 25 Oct 2007 46,622 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre perrished & cut outer side wall,showing no cords

Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,535 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 39,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 32,693 miles

slight play in steering rack

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 BLF is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BLF, 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 BLF registered?

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

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