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BJ10 ESU

2010 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,532 mi
Last recorded95,532 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2010 Fiat Punto59,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 ESU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,532 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats covered by tyres ()

alloy and steel rim wheels fitted when presented for test

Fail 7 Dec 2021 95,485 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats covered by tyres ()

Fail 28 Sep 2021 94,540 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer tyre worn /poor condition

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus rear bushes displaying wear x n2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle braking efforts on prescribed limits

Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 85,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 72,076 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,571 miles

Engine oil low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 56,571 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Engine oil low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,077 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,612 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2016 42,563 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,522 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,521 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 33,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 26,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,187 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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BJ10 ESU is a 2010 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2010 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 59,127 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 BJ10 ESU, 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 16 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ10 ESU is a 2010 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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