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WN51 OPZ

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,504 mi
Last recorded106,504 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 OPZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2013 106,504 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 106,504 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,710 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,690 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle.

nearside rear light slightly insecure

rear boot full not allowing for full inspection.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 88,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion underside of vehicle.

nearside rear light slightly insecure

rear boot full not allowing for full inspection.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,161 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 73,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre oter edge perished

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,313 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 59,313 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 56,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 48,039 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 48,034 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,285 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 32,320 miles

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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WN51 OPZ is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WN51 OPZ, 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.

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WN51 OPZ is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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