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AR51 AZW

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,376 mi
Last recorded98,376 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AZW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 98,376 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floor corroding

knock in steering

play in steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2020 98,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floor corroding

knock in steering

play in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2017 97,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 18 May 2017 97,247 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 18 May 2016 95,343 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

travel on handbrake

Fail 18 May 2016 95,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perishing

travel on handbrake

Pass 22 May 2015 94,036 miles

Both front tyres perishing

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 91,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,000 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,176 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 85,176 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,351 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,810 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 71,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,826 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,680 miles

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

oil leak from sump pan

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate along top edge, advise replacement as soon as possible

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 28 Sep 2007 42,968 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine sump heavly corroded and leaking oil

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,968 miles

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

engine sump heavly corroded and leaking oil

Fail 10 Oct 2006 38,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,718 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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AR51 AZW is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AZW, 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 AZW registered?

AR51 AZW is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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