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CU51 DCR

2001 Fiat Punto Mia

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,121 mi
Last recorded72,121 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Mia58,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 DCR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 72,121 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Aug 2008 72,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2007 63,986 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 63,968 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 50,493 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 50,493 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Mia?

Based on 2,245 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,457
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 179
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102
position lamp(s) not working 82
Headlamp aim too low 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 71
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CU51 DCR is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Mia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 58,673 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 Mia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU51 DCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Mia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Mia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 DCR registered?

CU51 DCR is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CU51 DCR safe to buy?

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