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BK51 DOJ

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,353 mi
Last recorded101,353 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 DOJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,353 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged O/s Door Mirror Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s + O/s Front ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 88,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 87,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 78,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,165 miles

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

radiator fan coming away from motor

slight blow from joint on center box to backbox

Fail 18 Sep 2014 71,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

radiator fan coming away from motor

slight blow from joint on center box to backbox

Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,644 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,301 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,572 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 53,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,738 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,439 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 23 Sep 2008 48,956 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,929 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,316 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 15,538 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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BK51 DOJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK51 DOJ, 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 BK51 DOJ registered?

BK51 DOJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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