MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underbody corrosion
both wiper blade split on ends
front pipe and centre silencer had weld repairs
o/s/r coil spring corroded
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
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
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
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
both front tyres worn away on inner sides recommend new tyres
n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage
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
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is X396 BNU safe to buy?
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