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AX51 AVP

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,955 mi
Last recorded120,955 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 AVP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 120,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 120,781 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,625 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 115,598 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 111,829 miles

Oil leak

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s/r body has damage

o/s sill corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2014 111,829 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s/r body has damage

o/s sill corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,193 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 95,193 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Oct 2012 77,447 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake noise on o/s/rear wheel

Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,837 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 64,837 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,331 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 61,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,578 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,346 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,223 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,708 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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AX51 AVP is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AX51 AVP, 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

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What year was AX51 AVP registered?

AX51 AVP is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is AX51 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 AVP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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