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X401 HHL

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,115 mi
Last recorded68,115 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 HHL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,115 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 68,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,775 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 63,770 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 59,503 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,503 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,621 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Fail 27 Mar 2012 57,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,143 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,268 miles

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

ball joint gatiors split

sump porous leaking oil

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,573 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2008 48,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,196 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,028 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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X401 HHL is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X401 HHL, 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 X401 HHL registered?

X401 HHL is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 February 2001.

Is X401 HHL safe to buy?

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