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Y49 HET

2001 Fiat Punto 1.

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,237 mi
Last recorded64,237 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.55,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 HET
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,237 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,922 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 56,922 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,928 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 51,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 47,165 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.?

Based on 2,075 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
7,280
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
position lamp(s) not working 74
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Headlamp aim too low 61
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Y49 HET is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1. in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto 1. models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 55,731 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. fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y49 HET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1. typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto 1. is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y49 HET registered?

Y49 HET is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y49 HET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y49 HET 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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