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X473 FHT

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,868 mi
Last recorded59,868 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 856,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 FHT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,868 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 57,512 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 57,507 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 49,743 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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X473 FHT is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 56,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X473 FHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X473 FHT registered?

X473 FHT is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X473 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X473 FHT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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