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A17 HLS

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,620 mi
Last recorded64,620 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 HLS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,620 miles

Rear road springs corroded.

Slight chassis corrosion.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,043 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,146 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 55,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front number plate deteriorated.

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn.

Nearside and offside front pads low.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,056 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 41,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,620 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 36,620 miles

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

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

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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A17 HLS is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A17 HLS, 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 A17 HLS registered?

A17 HLS is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is A17 HLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 HLS shows 9 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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