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X396 MDS

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,568 mi
Last recorded62,568 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 MDS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,568 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 62,559 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 58,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes cracked

front bumper slightly insecure

offside front headlamp damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,267 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 50,224 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,402 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 44,402 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,912 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,793 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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X396 MDS is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X396 MDS, 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 X396 MDS registered?

X396 MDS is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X396 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X396 MDS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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