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MV51 MLJ

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,625 mi
Last recorded52,625 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V55,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 MLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2009 52,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 47,563 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,457 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,190 miles

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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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MV51 MLJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV51 MLJ, 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 MV51 MLJ registered?

MV51 MLJ is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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