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X394 LER

2001 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,703 mi
Last recorded90,703 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX394 LER
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2012 90,703 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

gear box steady bar bush worn

near side front tyre wearing low

steering feels slightly notchy

Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

tank neck to cap loose but not leaking all floor pans heaverly repaired

Fail 16 Nov 2011 83,621 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

tank neck to cap loose but not leaking all floor pans heaverly repaired

Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,593 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front headlamp lense damp/condensation

windscreen lightly marked

Fail 18 Oct 2010 76,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front headlamp lense damp/condensation

windscreen lightly marked

Pass 25 Nov 2009 70,138 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 70,138 miles

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

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Advise exhaust rusty.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 60,574 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 50,983 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f headlamp has condensation. still has a visable beam

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,983 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp has condensation. still has a visable beam

Pass 4 Jan 2007 42,042 miles

Slight knock coming from steering wheel when going lock to lock.no play found.

Fail 4 Jan 2007 42,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight knock coming from steering wheel when going lock to lock.no play found.

Pass 3 Jan 2006 32,489 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 32,486 miles

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

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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X394 LER is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X394 LER, 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 X394 LER registered?

X394 LER is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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