MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear tyre deteriorating
underbody corroded front to rear
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
offside rear tyre deteriorating
underbody corroded front to rear
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s floor corroded
o/s/f & n/s/f steering tie rod arms play
o/s/f wiper split end
o/s/r spring corroded
under side components corroded
wheel trims fitted
o/s/rear coil spring corroding
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
o/s/rear coil spring corroding
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear side light lens cracked
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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BG51 BFU is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BG51 BFU, 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 BG51 BFU registered?
BG51 BFU is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2001.
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