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X381 BFG

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,851 mi
Last recorded87,851 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX381 BFG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 87,851 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 84,390 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 84,390 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 81,759 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 81,759 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 78,988 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 78,988 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,368 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)

enging oil leak

gear box oil leak

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jan 2012 75,368 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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)

enging oil leak

gear box oil leak

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,069 miles

engine oil leaks

gear box oil leaks

Fail 17 Jan 2011 72,069 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

engine oil leaks

gear box oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,758 miles

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

engine oil leaks

gear box oil leaks

Fail 18 Jan 2010 70,758 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

engine oil leaks

gear box oil leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,493 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,289 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,816 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 52,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine sump corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2006 43,906 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 43,906 miles

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

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

engine sump corroded

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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X381 BFG is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X381 BFG, 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 X381 BFG registered?

X381 BFG is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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