MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,821 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
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
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
slight smear to wipers gear knob broken/loose surface corrosion to exhaust oil leaks front discs slightly worn and corroded both rear tyres cracking
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BF51 RNJ safe to buy?
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