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BF51 RNJ

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,821 mi
Last recorded82,821 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 RNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 82,821 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 82,808 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,390 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 72,378 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 56,301 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 56,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 55,061 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 55,061 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 51,790 miles

wipers slightly smearing/juddering rear wipers smearing gearstick knob insecure damage to wheel trims slight oil leaks front discs corroded and worn corrosion to exhaust

Pass 25 May 2008 47,831 miles

slight smear to wipers gear knob broken/loose surface corrosion to exhaust oil leaks front discs slightly worn and corroded both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 May 2007 46,092 miles

air bag light on during test †various oil leaks †front tyres worn on inner edges †n/s/r tyre badly cracking †surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 30 May 2007 46,092 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on during test †various oil leaks †front tyres worn on inner edges †n/s/r tyre badly cracking †surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 31 May 2006 42,753 miles

o/s/f strut top mounting has slight play †clutch slave cylinder noisy in operation †wear to front brakes †

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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BF51 RNJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BF51 RNJ, 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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BF51 RNJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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