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AP51 TDO

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,948 mi
Last recorded88,948 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 TDO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,948 miles

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

brake pipe under bonnet corroded

engine manigment light on

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/f door and wing damaged

o/s/f wish bone arm rear bush worn

Fail 3 Nov 2011 88,948 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake pipe under bonnet corroded

engine manigment light on

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/f door and wing damaged

o/s/f wish bone arm rear bush worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,294 miles

N/S/F wing is insecure by bottom sill

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 77,293 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F wing is insecure by bottom sill

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,887 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 74,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

N/S wing repeater lens missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,610 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 66,498 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre dunlop, sidewall perished

Pass 26 Jan 2007 59,055 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2006 53,523 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 51,429 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 TDO is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TDO, 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 TDO registered?

AP51 TDO is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is AP51 TDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 TDO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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