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AP51 VUU

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,935 mi
Last recorded112,935 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 112,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 106,158 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 106,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 99,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear offside and nearside lower jacking area corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 95,435 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 95,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2010 73,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,732 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 2 May 2008 60,736 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 49,490 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2006 42,636 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 VUU 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 76.9%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

AP51 VUU is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is AP51 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 VUU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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