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X399 EMW

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,391 mi
Last recorded129,391 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 EMW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 129,391 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 125,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion started in n/s + o/s floor to sill joints

drivers seat broken but not insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2012 125,541 miles

corrosion started in n/s + o/s floor to sill joints

drivers seat broken but not insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2011 115,323 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2010 108,600 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 105,139 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 105,134 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2008 97,312 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 97,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 88,732 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 88,732 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,377 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 74,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

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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X399 EMW is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X399 EMW, 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 X399 EMW registered?

X399 EMW is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 February 2001.

Is X399 EMW safe to buy?

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