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AF51 ZZS

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,989 mi
Last recorded55,989 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ZZS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,989 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 55,987 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)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,347 miles

Advise noise on steering rack.

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,195 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 53,195 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 damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,897 miles

noise in steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,042 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,750 miles

Advise noise on steering .

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,502 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 39,246 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear wiper split

requires clutch

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,246 miles

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

rear wiper split

requires clutch

various oil leaks

Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,899 miles

near side front tyre feathered on inner edge. near side and offside rear tyre walls perished on outer edges.

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 ZZS is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZS, 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 AF51 ZZS registered?

AF51 ZZS is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AF51 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 ZZS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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