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AV51 DDY

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,410 mi
Last recorded73,410 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 DDY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 73,410 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 73,404 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 64,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

near side front tyre side wall perrished

offside front side wall perrished

Fail 12 May 2014 64,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre side wall perrished

offside front side wall perrished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

air bag light intermittant fault

parking brake needs adjustment

wiper blades

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

Fail 3 Sep 2012 59,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,918 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 55,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,915 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 52,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,609 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 48,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front number plate starting to de-laminate

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,646 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 44,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

objects on rear seat insecure , child seat fitted n/s rear , rear number plate in poor condition . boot is full . rear wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,180 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 30,532 miles

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

rear registration plate begining to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2005 30,532 miles

rear registration plate begining to deteriorate

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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AV51 DDY is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AV51 DDY, 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 AV51 DDY registered?

AV51 DDY is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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