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Y129 MFB

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,292 mi
Last recorded23,292 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 MFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 23,292 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,073 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 23,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,592 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,590 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,955 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 20,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,037 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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Y129 MFB is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 61,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y129 MFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y129 MFB registered?

Y129 MFB is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y129 MFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y129 MFB shows 10 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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