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X151 YSC

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,668 mi
Last recorded101,668 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX151 YSC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 101,668 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 100,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 878,937 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 87,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 73,548 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 61,882 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 61,882 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

advise offside and nearside front tyres showing advanced wear

advise offside and nearside rear tyres at legal limit

advise rear wiper blade torn

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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X151 YSC is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 62,201 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 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X151 YSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X151 YSC registered?

X151 YSC is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X151 YSC safe to buy?

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