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X447 MTS

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,962 mi
Last recorded97,962 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 856,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX447 MTS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 97,962 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 97,954 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine overheating and oil light flickering on

Pass 2 Feb 2008 92,175 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 92,173 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 79,434 miles

oil leak at engine

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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X447 MTS is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 56,002 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 Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X447 MTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X447 MTS registered?

X447 MTS is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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