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X398 DND

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,130 mi
Last recorded57,130 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 DND
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,130 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 57,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 57,020 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

battery loose

engine mang light on

Fail 22 Feb 2014 45,046 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

battary insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2014 45,046 miles

battary insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,445 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,673 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,934 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,282 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,206 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,008 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,638 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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X398 DND is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X398 DND, 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 X398 DND registered?

X398 DND is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 February 2001.

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