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X404 MDS

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,330 mi
Last recorded72,330 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX404 MDS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 72,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 61,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,775 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 48,147 miles

ENGINE LAMP ON DASH

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 40,110 miles

Baffles loose inside exhaust, (poss centre).

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre cracking in sidewalls

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,110 miles

Baffles loose inside exhaust, (poss centre).

Offside rear tyre cracking in sidewalls

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,782 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 29,782 miles

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

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

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

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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X404 MDS is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X404 MDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X404 MDS registered?

X404 MDS is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X404 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X404 MDS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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