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BK51 DRO

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,014 mi
Last recorded103,014 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 103,014 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Dec 2014 100,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 100,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e/m light on

osr tyre on 3mm and has cuts in sidewall

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall

floor sections starting to corrode

sideplay in o/s/f seat

Fail 9 Dec 2011 85,160 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall

floor sections starting to corrode

sideplay in o/s/f seat

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,381 miles

Mil light on.

Offside rear and both front tyres wearing low.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 76,659 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 72,215 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 58,652 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 44,969 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 35,642 miles

n/s/r foot brake low effort.

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 DRO is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DRO, 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 DRO registered?

BK51 DRO is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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