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Y161 BKM

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,183 mi
Last recorded108,183 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 BKM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 108,183 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 97,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise corrosion starting on under side of car

advise front brake pads look to be getting low

advise off side floor to sill small hole just out side prescribed area advise to get welded

advise small crack starting around bottom of cat

advise when repairing pipe check for any damage on brake hose

near side floor to sill starting to corrode

small chip on screen

Fail 22 Mar 2011 97,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

small chip on screen

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise corrosion starting on under side of car

advise front brake pads look to be getting low

advise off side floor to sill small hole just out side prescribed area advise to get welded

advise small crack starting around bottom of cat

advise when repairing pipe check for any damage on brake hose

near side floor to sill starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,061 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 89,061 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 83,309 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 83,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 79,807 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,882 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2007 75,754 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 69,468 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 69,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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Y161 BKM is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 61,060 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 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y161 BKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y161 BKM is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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