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VU51 MLF

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,214 mi
Last recorded154,214 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 MLF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 154,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside headlamp aim just readable.lamp frosted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 154,214 miles

offside headlamp aim just readable.lamp frosted

Pass 10 Mar 2011 139,537 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 125,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 111,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 98,402 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 98,402 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,047 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Apr 2006 77,408 miles

nearside wing indicator cover missing

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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VU51 MLF is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 61,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU51 MLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 MLF registered?

VU51 MLF is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is VU51 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 MLF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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