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BF51 VXJ

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,165 mi
Last recorded88,165 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VXJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,165 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 79,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,970 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,473 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 67,326 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight earth fault osr with indicator

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,372 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 34,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 24,936 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 VXJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 VXJ registered?

BF51 VXJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is BF51 VXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 VXJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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