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SY51 XPC

2002 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,893 mi
Last recorded85,893 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 16V55,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 XPC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 85,893 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 84,429 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,097 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 68,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 56,554 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 56,474 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes very close to brake balance limit (25%)

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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SY51 XPC is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY51 XPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY51 XPC?

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What year was SY51 XPC registered?

SY51 XPC is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is SY51 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 XPC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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