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SY51 XXE

2001 Fiat Punto Mia

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,678 mi
Last recorded50,678 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Mia58,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 XXE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 50,678 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 50,678 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 33,276 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 33,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 13 May 2008 32,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

middle exhaust section loose at flange

n/s/f wheel trim broken

Pass 3 Mar 2007 12,106 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 12,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2005 7,043 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Mia?

Based on 2,245 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,457
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 179
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102
position lamp(s) not working 82
Headlamp aim too low 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 71
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SY51 XXE is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Mia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 58,673 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 Mia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY51 XXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Mia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Mia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY51 XXE registered?

SY51 XXE is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SY51 XXE safe to buy?

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