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FY51 RUO

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,837 mi
Last recorded91,837 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 RUO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,837 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,666 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,205 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,907 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,763 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 45,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 RUO 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 88.9%.

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 RUO, 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

How do I check the history of FY51 RUO?

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What year was FY51 RUO registered?

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

Is FY51 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 RUO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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