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AP51 TCO

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,123 mi
Last recorded60,123 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 TCO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,123 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 60,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,737 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2011 58,737 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,507 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 56,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,106 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 46,106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,650 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 34,649 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 24,336 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 19,068 miles

Front tyres worn

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 TCO is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

AP51 TCO is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is AP51 TCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 TCO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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