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160D856

2001 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,046 mi
Last recorded44,046 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D856
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,046 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 44,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,688 miles

Both front road tyres are worn low recommend new tyres

Both rear road tyres are deteriorating recommend new tyres

Fuel level is low!!

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Stone chips to front screen

Fail 16 Jul 2008 41,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Both front road tyres are worn low recommend new tyres

Both rear road tyres are deteriorating recommend new tyres

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel level is low!!

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 4 Aug 2007 39,448 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2006 35,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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160D856 is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Silver 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 61,285 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 160D856, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 160D856 registered?

160D856 is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is 160D856 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D856 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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