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AP51 DBU

2001 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,482 mi
Last recorded130,482 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 130,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

drivers sun visor clip broken but will not fall down.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 130,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

drivers sun visor clip broken but will not fall down.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 123,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise o/s wiper arm slighty up from parking position.interior mirror slighly loose,both sills and floor pan o/s and n/s have corrosion.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 123,219 miles

advise o/s wiper arm slighty up from parking position.interior mirror slighly loose,both sills and floor pan o/s and n/s have corrosion.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 103,769 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 103,769 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 85,875 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 May 2008 64,625 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

gear knob insecure

nearside rear bumpstop rubber insecure

offside front brakes noisy

sump starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2008 64,625 miles

Oil leak

gear knob insecure

nearside rear bumpstop rubber insecure

offside front brakes noisy

sump starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2007 50,219 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2006 41,942 miles

front wipers gone hard

n/s/f wheeltrim broken

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AP51 DBU is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 61,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP51 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP51 DBU registered?

AP51 DBU is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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