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AY51 YJM

2001 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,950 mi
Last recorded114,950 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YJM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 114,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Boot will only open from inside

Corrosion marked with Yellow Chalked

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,036 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,159 miles

Centre Front Exhaust bracket broken but well supported

Engine,Underbody & Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,988 miles

underneath vehicle has been welded and undersealed

Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor corroded in various places but none within 30cm of a pescribed area

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,885 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 53,885 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,781 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,049 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,134 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,420 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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AY51 YJM is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY51 YJM, 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 AY51 YJM registered?

AY51 YJM is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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