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BF51 VWC

2001 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,793 mi
Last recorded95,793 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VWC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,793 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,462 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 81,920 miles

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

offside rear underfloor rusting

Pass 2 Oct 2010 75,294 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 75,294 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 68,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front top mount bearing slighty rough in operation

no bonnet stay

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,970 miles

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

nearside front top mount bearing slighty rough in operation

no bonnet stay

Pass 7 Oct 2008 57,650 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,724 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,511 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 29,148 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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BF51 VWC is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWC, 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 BF51 VWC registered?

BF51 VWC is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is BF51 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 VWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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