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AT51 BFL

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,291 mi
Last recorded95,291 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 BFL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,291 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

rear floors corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 95,278 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

rear floors corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,457 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 83,445 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2012 68,520 miles

oil leak (sump area)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 68,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak (sump area)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,968 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,968 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

font brake disks corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,429 miles

battery terminal loose

Pass 24 Nov 2007 25,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AT51 BFL 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 AT51 BFL, 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 AT51 BFL registered?

AT51 BFL is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is AT51 BFL safe to buy?

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