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A17 BYK

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,374 mi
Last recorded99,374 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BYK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 99,374 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust hitting axle

Fail 29 Sep 2014 99,213 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust hitting axle

Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,219 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 94,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 94,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,405 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f floor to sill lips corroded

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn

oil sump pan corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2012 89,389 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s and n/s/f floor to sill lips corroded

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,291 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside and offside front floor to sills corroded

nearside and offside rear floors corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,838 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 77,645 miles

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

both front brake discs has surface rust,ok at test.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,390 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

REAR BRAKES SLIGHT NOISE

Fail 29 Nov 2007 71,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

REAR BRAKES SLIGHT NOISE

Pass 15 Mar 2007 67,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 60,012 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 60,012 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 56,039 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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A17 BYK is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A17 BYK, 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 A17 BYK registered?

A17 BYK is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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