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X157 OUB

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,971 mi
Last recorded100,971 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 OUB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 100,971 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 90,831 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 82,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 82,255 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 82,207 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 76,416 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 76,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

sump corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,922 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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X157 OUB is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 61,060 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 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X157 OUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X157 OUB registered?

X157 OUB is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X157 OUB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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