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X407 MDS

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,705 mi
Last recorded129,705 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 MDS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 129,705 miles

airbag light staying on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 129,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

airbag light staying on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 105,793 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 88,810 miles

oil leak from engine

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 80,167 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 72,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 72,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 64,243 miles

SUMP LEAKING. N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

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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X407 MDS is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X407 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.

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What year was X407 MDS registered?

X407 MDS is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X407 MDS safe to buy?

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