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BK51 DTX

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,686 mi
Last recorded95,686 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 DTX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 95,686 miles

side repeaters secured to outer wing

Fail 24 Feb 2012 95,643 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

air filter insercure Air pipes poorly sercured Battery insercure

Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,818 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 87,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,634 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,491 miles

bandage on exhaust

Pass 31 Jan 2008 46,047 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,069 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 DTX is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DTX, 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 DTX registered?

BK51 DTX is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is BK51 DTX safe to buy?

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