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AR51 AXY

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,878 mi
Last recorded108,878 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AXY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 108,878 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 102,627 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 102,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 96,889 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 91,461 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 91,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 83,835 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 76,894 miles

play in top steering column joint (investigation needed)

Fail 1 Sep 2007 76,848 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

play in top steering column joint (investigation needed)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 65,051 miles

Advise,slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f rack ends

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 52,804 miles

slight freeplay in o/s of steering rack †o/s/f wing is damaged

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 AXY is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AR51 AXY, 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 AXY registered?

AR51 AXY is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is AR51 AXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 AXY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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