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Y285 OAW

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,656 mi
Last recorded107,656 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V62,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 OAW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 107,656 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 107,656 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 85,273 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y285 OAW is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y285 OAW, 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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What year was Y285 OAW registered?

Y285 OAW is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y285 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y285 OAW shows 3 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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