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Y142 FFT

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,679 mi
Last recorded70,679 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V55,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 FFT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 70,679 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,133 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 66,379 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 66,379 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8V?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 651 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
7,311
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
parking brake recording little or no effort 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 96
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Y142 FFT is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 55,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y142 FFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y142 FFT registered?

Y142 FFT is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y142 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y142 FFT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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