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X412 MDS

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,160 mi
Last recorded89,160 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX412 MDS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2010 89,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

DRIVERS SEAT BACK INSECURE

Oil leak

both offside and nearside floor corroded(no holes)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake travel high(effort ok)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

catalytic converter heat sheild insecure

oil leak around engine/gearbox

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

slight damage to nearside front outer wheel rim

Fail 10 Oct 2009 84,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

catalytic converter heat sheild insecure

oil leak around engine/gearbox

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

slight damage to nearside front outer wheel rim

Pass 29 Oct 2008 79,672 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has had temporary repair

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front pipe securing bracket missing

front exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Oct 2008 79,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has had temporary repair

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front pipe securing bracket missing

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Oct 2007 72,536 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 72,536 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,753 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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X412 MDS is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X412 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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X412 MDS is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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