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DY51 DZD

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,068 mi
Last recorded50,068 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V62,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 DZD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 50,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,190 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 38,935 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,935 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 16V?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,839
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
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DY51 DZD is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 62,849 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY51 DZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY51 DZD registered?

DY51 DZD is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is DY51 DZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 DZD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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