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AR51 AMU

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,898 mi
Last recorded103,898 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,898 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 May 2015 103,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 88,009 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 88,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 81,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 81,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

A/C pipes perished

EML illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated but pattern only slightly affected

Pass 22 May 2012 77,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

floors damaged

sills coved

sills damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,604 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,478 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,753 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 48,750 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,573 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 40,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s/r inner disc face corroded recommend further investigation

tapley brake test carried out due to traction control and abs lamps on

traction control lamp staying on indicating fault

Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,988 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has acut on the inside edge not deep enough to reach ply or cord at time of test

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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AR51 AMU is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AR51 AMU, 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 AR51 AMU registered?

AR51 AMU is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is AR51 AMU safe to buy?

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