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AV51 DFY

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,808 mi
Last recorded44,808 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 DFY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 44,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both rear springs corroded

gearbox weeping oil

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

wear both front discs

Fail 4 Oct 2019 44,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both rear springs corroded

gearbox weeping oil

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

wear both front discs

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,820 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 34,820 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,318 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,257 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 16,282 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 14,145 miles

both rear tyres rubber pershing

Fail 16 Aug 2013 14,145 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres rubber pershing

Pass 9 Aug 2012 12,897 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Aug 2012 12,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 10,922 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,112 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,858 miles

Both nearside tyres perishing.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 5,482 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 4,190 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 3,554 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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AV51 DFY is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV51 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

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

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