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X427 FLK

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,459 mi
Last recorded115,459 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 FLK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 115,459 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 115,459 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 112,886 miles

N/s/r parking brake slightly lower on efficiency.

Fail 3 Mar 2012 112,802 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/s/r parking brake slightly lower on efficiency.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 109,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 109,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 100,158 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 99,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 87,347 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 86,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. slight damage to front windscreen. 2. n/s and o/s front lower ball joint rubbers split. 3. o/s front tyre wearing low. 4. o/s front wing damaged.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,903 miles

slight exhaust leak in centre box.

Pass 3 Feb 2007 58,289 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking advise replacement

Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,661 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 3 Mar 2006 50,661 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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X427 FLK is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X427 FLK, 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 X427 FLK registered?

X427 FLK is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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