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AX51 ERJ

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

173,872 mi
Last recorded173,872 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 ERJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 173,872 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 173,858 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded inner sills to the floor front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 171,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective intensity low (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 169,375 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 169,355 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 165,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 165,152 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp mulfunction (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 161,816 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 161,811 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp mulfunction (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users black (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 158,145 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 155,778 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 155,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 153,275 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 153,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 150,545 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light stays on

Pass 27 Jan 2015 150,545 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 28 Jan 2014 147,065 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 139,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Drivers door handel sticks

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 128,121 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2012 128,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2011 114,632 miles

door safety straps are worn and click

glow plug light flashes for a while after start up

wiper linkage is cable tied on

Fail 26 Jan 2011 114,632 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

door locks are stiff

door safety straps are worn and click

glow plug light flashes for a while after start up

o/s door handle is tight

wiper linkage is cable tied on

Pass 29 Jan 2010 104,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 104,409 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 101,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 97,845 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 93,251 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 ERJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ERJ, 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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AX51 ERJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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