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BF51 VWP

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,173 mi
Last recorded85,173 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VWP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2018 85,173 miles

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

Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH N/S + O/S . (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL DEFECTIVE. (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH N/S + O/S. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp not working ALL 3 NOT WORKING. (1.2.1b)

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL AREA. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion JACKING POINT. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL AREA. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion JACKING POINT. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,500 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 81,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 81,743 miles

Centre Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack pinion (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,212 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 80,208 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eye level stop light inop

Pass 17 Jan 2014 78,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front wipers rubber worn

deep cut in near side front tyre outer side wall but not showing cords

Pass 7 Jan 2012 75,405 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 75,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,053 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,801 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,940 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 51,940 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,266 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR BUMP STOPS INSECURE.

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

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

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 VWP is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

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

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