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AO51 XAV

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,135 mi
Last recorded95,135 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,135 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 95,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,620 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 90,618 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 86,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,991 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,274 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,686 miles

NSF brake flexi hose not fitted correctly but its not fouling any components

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,474 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,738 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 60,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 56,562 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,378 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 48,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,019 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 41,019 miles

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

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

both front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,822 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 28,417 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 XAV 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 XAV, 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 AO51 XAV registered?

AO51 XAV is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is AO51 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 XAV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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