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BF51 VXV

2001 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,039 mi
Last recorded73,039 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VXV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,039 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points where metal is getting soft and corrosion is dveloping (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 73,039 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points where metal is getting soft and corrosion is dveloping (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,282 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 66,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint not sealing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cant see front brake pad thickness

Pass 30 Oct 2019 58,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,918 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 54,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,667 miles

Advise rear coil springs corroded

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 49,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise rear coil springs corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,202 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,952 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,981 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,306 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,263 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,626 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,212 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,728 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,201 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,372 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 15,992 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 VXV is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

BF51 VXV is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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