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SM51 ASV

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,800 mi
Last recorded62,800 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 856,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 ASV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,800 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 88,037 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,716 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 57,842 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 57,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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SM51 ASV is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 56,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM51 ASV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM51 ASV?

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What year was SM51 ASV registered?

SM51 ASV is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SM51 ASV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 ASV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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