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BF51 VWW

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,082 mi
Last recorded132,082 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2016 132,082 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 119,823 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 119,823 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 112,469 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

dry and rusy on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 4 Jan 2014 112,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

dry and rusy on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 6 Jul 2012 111,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2012 111,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 105,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear wheel hub dust cover missing

Fail 8 Jun 2011 105,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear wheel hub dust cover missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 100,322 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

airbag light on

engine managment light on

Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,554 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 94,510 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 80,083 miles

front discs

Pass 26 Oct 2006 70,656 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 VWW 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 57.1%.

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 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

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

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