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AP51 FKW

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,310 mi
Last recorded104,310 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FKW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded & weak

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear jacking point corroded & weak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,984 miles

offside front beam image just visable lense deteriated.

offside rear jacking point becoming weak with corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,282 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front beam pattern just visable lenses deteriated

offside rear jacking point becoming weak with corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2014 76,282 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front beam pattern just visable lenses deteriated

offside rear jacking point becoming weak with corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,119 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

wiring in drivers foot well at base of steering coloumn just fouling

Fail 5 Jan 2012 65,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,061 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,821 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn low and heavily perrished

comdensation in nearside headlamp

offside headlamp damaged slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2011 58,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn low and heavily perrished

comdensation in nearside headlamp

offside headlamp damaged slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,051 miles

both rear tyres perished

some corrosion to both sides rear floor

wiper blades poor

Fail 22 Sep 2009 45,044 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre on legal limit & badly worn on inner edge

some corrosion to both sides rear floor

wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,004 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,109 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,627 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 35,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 FKW is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

AP51 FKW is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AP51 FKW safe to buy?

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