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Y707 HEP

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,821 mi
Last recorded129,821 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V62,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 HEP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 129,821 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 121,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 111,418 miles

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

near side rear+off side rear brake pipes corroded

rear cross-member bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2008 97,882 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 97,882 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 78,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 60,078 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 60,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y707 HEP is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y707 HEP, 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 Y707 HEP registered?

Y707 HEP is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y707 HEP safe to buy?

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