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SC51 UKF

2002 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,582 mi
Last recorded70,582 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 16V55,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 UKF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,582 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,421 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 55,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2006 44,806 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 44,806 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 37,187 miles

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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SC51 UKF is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 55,081 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SC51 UKF, 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 24 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 SC51 UKF registered?

SC51 UKF is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is SC51 UKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC51 UKF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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