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BK51 DSZ

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,490 mi
Last recorded68,490 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 DSZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 68,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 68,342 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,156 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 67,156 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,697 miles

both rear tyres cracked

rear silencer corroded and centre silencer rattling(baffles broken)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 51,327 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 51,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,694 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 43,694 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,097 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

oil leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2015 40,092 miles

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

oil leaks

Pass 20 Sep 2014 37,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,133 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,803 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 31,732 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 31,683 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,795 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 28,055 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,504 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,815 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 20,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 17,732 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 DSZ is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSZ, 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 DSZ registered?

BK51 DSZ is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BK51 DSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 DSZ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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