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BG51 BFZ

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,767 mi
Last recorded74,767 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 BFZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2022 74,767 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 74,274 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,447 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,444 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 70,444 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,093 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Showing signs of perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,844 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,092 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,741 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,400 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,353 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,628 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 36,628 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 27,675 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,675 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,500 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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BG51 BFZ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG51 BFZ, 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 BFZ registered?

BG51 BFZ is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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