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BK51 DZD

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,974 mi
Last recorded89,974 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,974 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,973 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,147 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 83,146 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,915 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 71,893 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,633 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 59,632 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2008 48,791 miles

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,791 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,056 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,329 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 DZD is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red 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 DZD, 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 DZD registered?

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

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