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X399 BNU

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,662 mi
Last recorded93,662 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 BNU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 93,662 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches both sides (5.2.6)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside & offside outer sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

interior mirror not fitted

nearside & offside floor areas welded front / corroded reae

steering rack worn

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,656 miles

inner steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2015 93,656 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

inner steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,395 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 92,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 90,855 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 90,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 89,587 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,291 miles

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

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

slight play n/s steering arm

Fail 18 Jan 2011 79,291 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 7 Jan 2010 74,664 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 74,664 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 70,407 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 2 Jan 2008 60,487 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 60,487 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,513 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 49,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn to inner edges and close to legal limit(3mm)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 39,369 miles

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

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres wearing to inner edge

rear no plate starting to distort

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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X399 BNU 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 X399 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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X399 BNU is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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