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FY51 RUC

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,396 mi
Last recorded85,396 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 RUC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 85,396 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 85,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,180 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration to rear number plate.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 86,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

deterioration to rear number plate.

engine oil level not showing on dipstick. topped up.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 71,802 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,567 miles

brake service reccomended.

heatshield over rear exhaust silencer insecure.

rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 55,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake service reccomended.

heatshield over rear exhaust silencer insecure.

rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,745 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,341 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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FY51 RUC is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY51 RUC, 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 FY51 RUC registered?

FY51 RUC is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FY51 RUC safe to buy?

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