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BF51 YJC

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,351 mi
Last recorded55,351 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 55,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 55,350 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 52,943 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 52,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen recommend replacement headlight lens as slightly fogged (polished up) (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,943 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,013 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,808 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine overheating on test, needs checking!

rear wiper blade split,o/s rear bumper bracket corroded and broken!

oil leak onto front exhaust down pipe!

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,374 miles

both front flexi hoses splitting

handbrake cable outter cover corroded and split

o/s/r bumper braket corroded away

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,829 miles

o/s rear tyre has metal in tread?

Fail 21 Aug 2012 37,829 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has metal in tread?

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,523 miles

ignition lock faulty?

o/s front brake binding on slightly!

o/s rear tyre two nails in tread?

Fail 17 Aug 2011 35,459 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre two nails in tread?

ignition lock faulty?

o/s front brake binding on slightly!

Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,295 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre cracking on outer tread / edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,569 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,820 miles

rear wiper split/o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 18 Aug 2007 26,398 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 26,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear wiper blade split,n/s rear outer hasndbrake cable split and damaged [requires replacing]

Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,351 miles

n/s rear h/brake cable split,rear wiper blade split.

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 YJC is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

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

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