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X389 BNU

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,140 mi
Last recorded112,140 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 BNU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 112,140 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 112,138 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 104,769 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 104,679 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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 1 Apr 2011 100,166 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 100,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 94,240 miles

bonnett cable broken

Fail 2 Feb 2010 94,238 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

bonnett cable broken

Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers sun visor requires attenion

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Two child seats fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2008 76,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers sun visor requires attenion

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Two child seats fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2007 63,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 15 Aug 2007 63,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 11 Aug 2006 54,397 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 45,896 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid warning lamp illuminated on dash

front brake imbalence just within maximum limit

front wiper blades smearing screen

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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X389 BNU 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 50%.

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 X389 BNU, 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 X389 BNU registered?

X389 BNU is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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