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DY51 XYC

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,461 mi
Last recorded57,461 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 XYC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 May 2013 57,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f wiper blade split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine management light on dash

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r suspension bump stop insecure

oil filter weeping

rocker cover weeping oil

slight play in both front tie rod end joints

sump gasket weeping oil

Pass 4 May 2012 56,020 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 May 2011 54,384 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 May 2010 51,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 May 2009 47,125 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,081 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOW.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,477 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 26,840 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,840 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 21,449 miles

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)

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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DY51 XYC is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY51 XYC, 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 DY51 XYC registered?

DY51 XYC is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is DY51 XYC safe to buy?

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