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X166 WUG

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,649 mi
Last recorded77,649 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V55,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 WUG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,649 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,316 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 69,313 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 64,207 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 64,207 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2006 52,096 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 52,096 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X166 WUG is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X166 WUG, 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 X166 WUG registered?

X166 WUG is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X166 WUG safe to buy?

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