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SJ51 VGT

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,269 mi
Last recorded25,269 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2006
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V62,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 VGT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,269 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

front number plate damaged

nearside door mirror glass broken

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2005 8,054 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SJ51 VGT is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SJ51 VGT, 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 SJ51 VGT registered?

SJ51 VGT is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SJ51 VGT safe to buy?

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