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AO51 UEW

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,210 mi
Last recorded111,210 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 UEW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 111,210 miles

Exhaust front flex pipe - slight blow

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable hitting wheel - reposition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaks - engine

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 102,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 102,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 100,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside under floor rusty

offside and nearside under sill rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2015 93,889 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside under floor rusty

offside and nearside under sill rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,452 miles

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

both sides full length floor to sill corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2014 88,452 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both sides full length floor to sill corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,847 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 81,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 76,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,460 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 72,420 miles

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,096 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both number plates starting to deteriorate

rattle from engine

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,557 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,227 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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AO51 UEW is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO51 UEW, 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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AO51 UEW is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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