2001 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · OV51 DTO
2001 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 85,157 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV51 DTO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2024
- 85,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV51 DTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Fiat Punto (OV51 DTO) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
OV51 DTO Mileage History
- 01/03/202277,044 mi
- 08/03/202277,045 mi+1 mi
- 30/05/202377,421 mi+376 mi
- 28/05/202485,157 mi+7,736 mi
Average of roughly 3,619 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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