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X392 UPU

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,161 mi
Last recorded105,161 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX392 UPU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2012 105,161 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

exhaust shows corrosion.

front anti-roll bar bush's show deterioration.

near side front headlamp unit incomplete and shows movement.

off and near side front brake discs show corrosion.

off and near side front headlamps aim just within tolerance.

off and near side rear tyres are perished and show deep splits at the tread.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 101,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 101,058 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 80,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 80,540 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 73,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 73,246 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 65,662 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 57,163 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 57,163 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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X392 UPU is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X392 UPU, 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 X392 UPU registered?

X392 UPU is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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