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AP51 SZY

2001 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,988 mi
Last recorded86,988 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 SZY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 86,988 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 86,969 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,733 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 81,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,346 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 79,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,932 miles

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

engine managment light on dash

Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,460 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,661 miles

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

front brake pads low

slight bind on offside front and nearside rear brakes

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,712 miles

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

brake tests indicate brakes need attention

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,184 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 30,182 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,694 miles

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 SZY is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

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

Is AP51 SZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 SZY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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