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AP51 FVN

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,909 mi
Last recorded108,909 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 108,909 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

nearside & offside inner sills weak & corroded

various underneath corrosion

Oil leak

offside rear inner wheel arch near fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 103,883 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

various areas of underbody corrosion

Fail 13 May 2014 103,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2013 99,683 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres, side walls cracking slightly

slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2013 99,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres, side walls cracking slightly

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 95,425 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre side walls cracking slightly

o/s floor getting thin

Fail 29 May 2012 95,425 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management light on

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre side walls cracking slightly

o/s floor getting thin

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,446 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor pans and inner sills at rear light corrosion.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,389 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 75,453 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 69,722 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front door checkstraps noisy

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jun 2007 69,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front door checkstraps noisy

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Oct 2006 64,076 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 53,089 miles

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 FVN is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green 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 FVN, 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

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What year was AP51 FVN registered?

AP51 FVN is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AP51 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 FVN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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