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AR51 AYV

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,812 mi
Last recorded85,812 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AYV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,812 miles

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

Sump pan leaking badly, osf tyre perished badly, NSR tyre perished badly

Pass 26 Nov 2010 79,439 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 79,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 71,666 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Dec 2008 64,372 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 64,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 13 Dec 2007 60,538 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 60,530 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 55,924 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 47,641 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

chip in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 2 Dec 2005 47,641 miles

chip in windscreen outside swept area

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 AYV is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AYV, 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

How do I check the history of AR51 AYV?

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What year was AR51 AYV registered?

AR51 AYV is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is AR51 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 AYV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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