MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
nearside front seat back has slight play at fixings
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front seat back has slight play at fixings
n/s/r tyre small cuts in side wall
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF51 VYL is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?
BF51 VYL is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 September 2001.
Is BF51 VYL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF51 VYL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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