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X901 VSS

2001 Fiat Punto 1.

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,172 mi
Last recorded78,172 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.55,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX901 VSS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 78,172 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 78,171 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2008 66,830 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 66,825 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,675 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 57,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 51,189 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.?

Based on 2,075 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
7,280
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
position lamp(s) not working 74
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Headlamp aim too low 61
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X901 VSS is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1. in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto 1. models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 55,731 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 1. fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X901 VSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1. typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto 1. is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X901 VSS registered?

X901 VSS is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X901 VSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X901 VSS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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