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X401 NDS

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,127 mi
Last recorded47,127 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 NDS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 47,127 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

both rear jacking points some corrosion

n/s/f cv boot some deterioration

Fail 19 Nov 2011 47,127 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

both rear jacking points some corrosion

n/s/f cv boot some deterioration

Pass 20 Nov 2010 43,490 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front exhaust heat sheild loose

front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

slight damage to front slam panel

Fail 20 Nov 2010 43,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front exhaust heat sheild loose

front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

slight damage to front slam panel

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,517 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

corrosion setting in rear jacking points

e.m.l light on

n/s c.v boot leaking grease

slight cracks to n/s/r tyre sidewall

wipers tearing, intermittent fault on motor advise attention

Fail 16 Nov 2009 40,504 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

corrosion setting in rear jacking points

e.m.l light on

n/s c.v boot leaking grease

slight cracks to n/s/r tyre sidewall

wipers tearing, intermittent fault on motor advise attention

Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,346 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 35,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 32,792 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 NDS is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NDS, 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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X401 NDS is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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