CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP51 FVM

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,451 mi
Last recorded90,451 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FVM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front suspension bed is corroded/rusty

nearside and offside inner and outer sills and under floors/pan have been repaired and covered in black underseal

steering rack slightly noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside + components corroded in places

Fail 28 Mar 2018 86,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Back of sill in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside + components corroded in places

Fail 19 Feb 2018 86,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x4 holes (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 holes (5.2.6)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside + components corroded in places

Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres perished

under side of vehicle corroded but no holes

Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,840 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,692 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,803 miles

floors corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,257 miles

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

n/s and o/s/r floor's corroded

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2009 51,760 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,387 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,376 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 26,512 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre edge worn very low

Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,512 miles

o/s/f tyre edge worn very low

Pass 9 Nov 2005 19,124 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP51 FVM is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP51 FVM?

You can check the full history of AP51 FVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP51 FVM registered?

AP51 FVM is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is AP51 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 FVM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP51 FVM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP51 FVM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.