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BN51 HVG

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,171 mi
Last recorded128,171 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HVG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2013 128,171 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/rear tyre cracked between treads

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2013 128,171 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/rear tyre cracked between treads

Pass 2 Oct 2012 118,906 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 111,318 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2011 111,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2010 99,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 99,259 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 85,059 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 84,575 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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 71,642 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,919 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,865 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,512 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 35,942 miles

rear tyres cracking

slight corosion on exhaust back box

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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BN51 HVG is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN51 HVG, 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 BN51 HVG registered?

BN51 HVG is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BN51 HVG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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