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Y161 VEF

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,276 mi
Last recorded111,276 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 VEF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 111,276 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

General underbody corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 111,276 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 102,740 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 102,736 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,589 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 90,375 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,745 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,541 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,113 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 49,815 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 37,632 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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Y161 VEF is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y161 VEF, 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 Y161 VEF registered?

Y161 VEF is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y161 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y161 VEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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