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BD51 LPL

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,289 mi
Last recorded117,289 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 LPL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 117,289 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tyre sizes different front to rear

Fail 26 Oct 2016 117,286 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tyre sizes different front to rear

Pass 29 Oct 2015 106,847 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 106,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill /wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill /wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 105,491 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs rusty

general under body corrosion

offside brake hoses deteriorated

oil leaks present

rear brake hoses corroded

rear coil springs heravily corroded

steering wheel worn

Fail 17 Jan 2015 105,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

rear brake hoses corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs rusty

general under body corrosion

offside brake hoses deteriorated

oil leaks present

rear coil springs heravily corroded

steering wheel worn

Pass 23 Jan 2014 99,300 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,456 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 82,975 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 82,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,637 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 72,067 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 71,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,325 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 58,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,504 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 47,645 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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BD51 LPL is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD51 LPL, 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 BD51 LPL registered?

BD51 LPL is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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