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BF51 VXK

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,525 mi
Last recorded75,525 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VXK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,525 miles

Excessive use of under seal on repair

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,524 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 70,478 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 62,715 miles

auxilary belt cover insecure

parts of chassis corroded

rear wiper split

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 62,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

auxilary belt cover insecure

parts of chassis corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,412 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,166 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,579 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 43,575 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,858 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 28,798 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 VXK is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

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

Is BF51 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 VXK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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