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Y266 PPY

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,075 mi
Last recorded102,075 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V62,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 PPY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 102,075 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

overheating

Fail 16 May 2009 102,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

overheating

Pass 21 Mar 2008 79,523 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 77,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 55,334 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front door windows tinted

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

small clearance between o/s/f tyre and brake flexi bracket on full left hand lock.

Fail 5 Mar 2007 55,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Excessive handbrake travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front door windows tinted

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,433 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread slightly scrubbed on edges

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 16V?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,839
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
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Y266 PPY is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 62,849 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 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y266 PPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y266 PPY is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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