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X563 NER

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,800 mi
Last recorded129,800 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 856,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX563 NER
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 129,800 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 129,799 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 116,679 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2007 116,639 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 112,806 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 112,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 95,650 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 95,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Advise off side rear tyre has 2 nail's in tread †

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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X563 NER is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Gold 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 Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 56,002 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 Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X563 NER, 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 X563 NER registered?

X563 NER is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X563 NER safe to buy?

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