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AP51 TBO

2001 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,694 mi
Last recorded45,694 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 TBO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,694 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,591 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 40,580 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,672 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 29,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 22,859 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside wiper split

Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,902 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 18,902 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 16,838 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 14,092 miles

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

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 TBO is a 2001 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

AP51 TBO is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is AP51 TBO safe to buy?

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