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CV51 FYW

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,326 mi
Last recorded78,326 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V55,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 FYW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 78,326 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 78,324 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 61,430 miles

battery u/s.door handles sticking.front brake ovality.gear stick loose.r no plate.r wiper.body damage.oil filter major rust.rear ferrules minor corrosion.inner arches dirty at limit. front and rear brake noise.

front pads wornguards .nsf tyre cracking.

Fail 5 Dec 2007 61,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery u/s.door handles sticking.front brake ovality.gear stick loose.r no plate.r wiper.body damage.oil filter major rust.rear ferrules minor corrosion.inner arches dirty at limit. front and rear brake noise.

front pads wornguards .nsf tyre cracking.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 50,078 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 50,071 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CV51 FYW is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CV51 FYW, 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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What year was CV51 FYW registered?

CV51 FYW is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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