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X397 LKL

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,284 mi
Last recorded105,284 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 LKL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 105,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Mar 2011 105,284 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 917,735 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 91,731 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,130 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 80,027 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,548 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 66,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,739 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 52,736 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,119 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 46,119 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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X397 LKL is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X397 LKL, 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 X397 LKL registered?

X397 LKL is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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