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Y626 MEU

2001 Fiat Punto 1.

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,015 mi
Last recorded41,015 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.55,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 MEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,015 miles

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

nearside rear tyre split/perished and screw on tread area

Fail 31 Mar 2009 41,015 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre split/perished and screw on tread area

Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,474 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 36,474 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 30,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,928 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,658 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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Y626 MEU is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1. in Red 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 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 Y626 MEU, 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 Y626 MEU registered?

Y626 MEU is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y626 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y626 MEU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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