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AP51 EVU

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,257 mi
Last recorded89,257 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 EVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2014 85,595 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 83,680 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,656 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer driveshaft nuts have deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,828 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 78,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,803 miles

rear o/s tyre perrished around outside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,616 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre has cracking to sidewalls and edges of tread

Fail 26 Aug 2009 46,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre has cracking to sidewalls and edges of tread

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,978 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 32,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,698 miles

oil leaks

road springs corroded

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,211 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 21,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag light on

the rear number plate has started to deteriorate

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 EVU is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

AP51 EVU is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is AP51 EVU safe to buy?

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