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WR51 BHX

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,540 mi
Last recorded57,540 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 BHX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 57,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,530 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 55,530 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

osf and nsf inner sills have minor surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2010 88,545 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 88,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 77,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 26 Jul 2007 70,421 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,284 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 65,284 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 53,346 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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WR51 BHX is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Orange 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 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 61,060 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 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR51 BHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR51 BHX registered?

WR51 BHX is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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