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GX51 LPE

2001 Fiat Punto 1.

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,395 mi
Last recorded76,395 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.55,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 LPE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,395 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 76,198 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2008 68,373 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 68,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,765 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 64,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 62,027 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.?

Based on 2,075 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
7,280
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
position lamp(s) not working 74
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Headlamp aim too low 61
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GX51 LPE is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1. in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto 1. models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 55,731 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 1. fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 LPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1. typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto 1. is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX51 LPE registered?

GX51 LPE is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 12 September 2001.

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