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AF51 OTA

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,426 mi
Last recorded113,426 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OTA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,426 miles

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

both rear coils springs corroded

n/s front bottom ball joint dust rubber split

Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,985 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 111,985 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 110,335 miles

front pads low and discs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 110,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front pads low and discs corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 109,247 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 109,247 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 104,926 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 104,926 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 99,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 99,163 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 91,587 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,893 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 65,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 50,283 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 44,360 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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AF51 OTA is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF51 OTA, 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 AF51 OTA registered?

AF51 OTA is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AF51 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 OTA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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