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MV51 MLN

2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,126 mi
Last recorded72,126 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 MLN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,126 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 72,100 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 59,705 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall split,but not showing ply

Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 40,749 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 40,749 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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MV51 MLN is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV51 MLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV51 MLN registered?

MV51 MLN is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MV51 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV51 MLN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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