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BF51 YJO

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,050 mi
Last recorded77,050 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 77,050 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2012 77,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,050 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 66,419 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,927 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,832 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 51,832 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 43,445 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 43,445 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 37,396 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 YJO is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

BF51 YJO is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is BF51 YJO safe to buy?

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