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X396 BNU

2001 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,322 mi
Last recorded104,322 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 BNU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 103,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 103,530 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 102,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2009 95,056 miles

both wiper blade split on ends

front pipe and centre silencer had weld repairs

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2009 95,050 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

both wiper blade split on ends

front pipe and centre silencer had weld repairs

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2009 95,040 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2009 92,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn away on inside and outsides edges recommend new tyres

Fail 13 Jan 2009 92,141 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn away on inside and outsides edges recommend new tyres

rear silencer heat sheild insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2007 79,744 miles

both front tyres worn away on inner sides recommend new tyres

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

Fail 3 Dec 2007 79,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres worn away on inner sides recommend new tyres

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,108 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 62,897 miles

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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X396 BNU is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X396 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 X396 BNU registered?

X396 BNU is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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