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DV51 VCT

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,697 mi
Last recorded124,697 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 VCT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 124,697 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 122,637 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 122,634 miles

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

nearside and offside sill to floor corroded but not holed

Pass 3 Nov 2012 118,086 miles

front brake discs worn

front pads low

Pass 26 Nov 2011 97,144 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 97,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 74,776 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,291 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,154 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 53,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,272 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 43,731 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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DV51 VCT is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV51 VCT, 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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What year was DV51 VCT registered?

DV51 VCT is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is DV51 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV51 VCT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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