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X427 NER

2001 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

79,776 mi
Last recorded79,776 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 NER
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2013 79,776 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,455 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,309 miles

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2011 69,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,238 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear shock bushes well worn

fuel cap seal perished

many areas of corrosion starting under vehicle

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre signs of fouling but not at time of test

o/s/r brake bind on limit

o/s/r hand brake cable has mount broken

oil leak

signs of tyres rubbing in arches but not at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2010 65,184 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear shock bushes well worn

fuel cap seal perished

many areas of corrosion starting under vehicle

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r brake bind on limit

o/s/r hand brake cable has mount broken

oil leak

signs of tyres rubbing in arches but not at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2010 65,098 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Evidence n/s/r tyre has been run flat

Evidence rear tyres have been fouling a part of vehicle - not at time of test

Fuel cap seal perished

Handbrake travel very high

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

Slight damage to n/s/r wheel inner bead rim

Various areas of corrosion on vehicle underside

Wipers poor

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bushes well worn

o/s/r flexi hose ferrels corroded

o/s/r handbrake cable has a mount broken

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,279 miles

exhaust centre pipe rubbers splitting

nearside front wheel different width to other wheels

offside rear wheel inner rim slightly worn/positioed close to shock absorber top mount bolt

nearside rear wheel inner rim severely worn/damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2009 60,269 miles

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

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

exhaust centre pipe rubbers splitting

nearside front wheel different width to other wheels

offside rear wheel inner rim slightly worn/positioed close to shock absorber top mount bolt

nearside rear wheel inner rim severely worn/damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2009 60,260 miles

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

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

exhaust centre pipe rubbers splitting

nearside front wheel different width to other wheels

offside rear wheel inner rim slightly worn / positioned close to shock absorber top mount bolt

nearside rear wheel inner rim severely worn/damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2009 60,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust centre pipe rubbers splitting

nearside front wheel different width to other wheels

offside rear wheel inner rim slightly worn / positioned close to shock absorber top mount bolt

nearside rear wheel inner rim severely worn/damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,412 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 57,412 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 54,845 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 54,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 48,767 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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X427 NER is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 NER, 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 NER registered?

X427 NER is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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