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SV51 VTF

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,783 mi
Last recorded54,783 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V55,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 VTF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,994 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 40,994 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe/centre section join

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,557 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 26,557 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 17,402 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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SV51 VTF is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV51 VTF, 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 SV51 VTF registered?

SV51 VTF is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is SV51 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 VTF 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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