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AV51 VWA

2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,019 mi
Last recorded95,019 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V61,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VWA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 95,019 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test n/s and o/s floor to sills becoming corroded slight uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 83,757 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 83,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,747 miles

Slight exhaust blow on front section.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 69,343 miles

front tyre wearing on edges

no oil on dipstick

Pass 29 Aug 2007 63,261 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 55,441 miles

front brake pads becomming worn † †slight damage to front flexi brake hoses

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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AV51 VWA is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 61,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV51 VWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV51 VWA registered?

AV51 VWA is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AV51 VWA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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