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AP51 SZX

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,871 mi
Last recorded70,871 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,871 miles

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

Rear boot damage

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 70,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear boot damage

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

Pass 1 May 2015 65,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perishing within tread pattern

Offside rear tyre perishing within tread pattern

Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,628 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 47,628 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,661 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust centre pipe is corroded and has a slight leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear fog lamp lens cracked & lamp approx half full of water.(2) centre & tail exhaust poor

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,495 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

nearside rear valance damaged

offside rear light cracked

rear bumper inner impact bar has a fixing missing

slight freeplay detected st steering wheel

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,573 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 17,745 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 SZX is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

AP51 SZX is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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