MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
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)
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.
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is CV51 FYW safe to buy?
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