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X371 DMW

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,250 mi
Last recorded122,250 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX371 DMW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 122,250 miles

Corrosion in various places.

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s & is only just acceptable.

Oil filter is rusty.

Oil on engine.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 122,250 miles

Corrosion in various places.

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s & is only just acceptable.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil filter is rusty.

Oil on engine.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 106,085 miles

Front brake pads look low.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Oil on engine.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 106,063 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel - marked (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel - marked (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EMISSION TEST NOT CARRIED OUT - EXHAUST LEAK AFFECTING RESULTS.

Front brake pads look low.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Oil on engine.

One rear exhaust rubber missing.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,164 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,191 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 76,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,117 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 3 May 2011 53,760 miles

Front tyres perrished.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 39,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,068 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 25,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 25,960 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,344 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,324 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)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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X371 DMW is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 61,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X371 DMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X371 DMW registered?

X371 DMW is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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