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X427 UEC

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,270 mi
Last recorded84,270 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 UEC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,270 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 84,264 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,507 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 74,507 miles

Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,587 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 67,587 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,139 miles

nearside tyre side detiorating

offside tyre wearing on inside edge

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,265 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 58,265 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 521,251 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 50,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,233 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 44,233 miles

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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X427 UEC is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UEC, 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 X427 UEC registered?

X427 UEC is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X427 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X427 UEC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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