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SC51 OSF

2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,046 mi
Last recorded56,046 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V52,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 OSF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,046 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 55,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 45,596 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 43,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 35,296 miles

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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SC51 OSF is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 52,841 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 SC51 OSF, 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 24 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 SC51 OSF registered?

SC51 OSF is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is SC51 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC51 OSF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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