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BK51 EAE

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

91,793 mi
Last recorded91,793 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 91,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front sunvisor insecure

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Sep 2015 91,744 miles

Braking system leaking Reservoir (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sunvisor insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,950 miles

165/70/14 N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

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

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 83,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

165/70/14 N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

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

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 74,841 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,130 miles

O/S/Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2012 71,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 65,946 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 65,946 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 58,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,407 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,183 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 50,183 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,255 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 39,255 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 323,154 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 32,104 miles

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

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

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 EAE is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EAE, 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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BK51 EAE is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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