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X379 GNA

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,446 mi
Last recorded85,446 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 GNA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,446 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 85,446 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 79,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,212 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)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 72,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,144 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 64,137 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F and N/S/R tyre worn uneven

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,624 miles

both inner front cv gaiters insecure but not allowing ingress of dirt

drivers seat slightly insecure

engine management warning light stays illuminated

offside headlamp slightly insecure

rear exhaust deteriorated (internal baffels)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 56,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner front cv gaiters insecure but not allowing ingress of dirt

drivers seat slightly insecure

engine management warning light stays illuminated

offside headlamp slightly insecure

rear exhaust deteriorated (internal baffels)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,369 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 50,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,858 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,923 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,596 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,783 miles

Rear wiper blade in poor condition.

Fail 9 Feb 2007 31,783 miles

Rear wiper blade in poor condition.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 26,859 miles

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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X379 GNA is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X379 GNA, 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 X379 GNA registered?

X379 GNA is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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