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BK51 DDO

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,975 mi
Last recorded65,975 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 DDO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 61,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,124 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,198 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy oil leak from engine

rear brakes grinding attention required imediately

Fail 21 Oct 2009 49,198 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy oil leak from engine

rear brakes grinding attention required imediately

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,999 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake warning light showing

deteriation rear registation plate

offside and nearside rear shock absorber top bushes worn

uneven tyre wear offside rear

Fail 16 Oct 2008 41,995 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake warning light showing

deteriation rear registation plate

offside and nearside rear shock absorber top bushes worn

uneven tyre wear offside rear

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

deteriation rear number plate

Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 17,018 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 17,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BK51 DDO is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK51 DDO, 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 BK51 DDO registered?

BK51 DDO is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is BK51 DDO safe to buy?

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