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Y868 LDB

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,453 mi
Last recorded75,453 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V55,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 LDB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 75,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Dec 2008 75,453 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 68,575 miles

gear stick insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside inner cv boot split

oil leaks

rear brakes noisey

slight judder on front brakes

wiring under vehicle poor

Fail 30 Nov 2007 68,569 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 58,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,779 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 55,922 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8V?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 651 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
7,311
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
parking brake recording little or no effort 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 96
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Y868 LDB is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Orange 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 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 55,305 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 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y868 LDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y868 LDB is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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