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Y165 KVW

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,887 mi
Last recorded70,887 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V62,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 KVW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,887 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 70,887 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

exhaust rubbers deteriated.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 55,956 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 16V?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,839
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
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Y165 KVW is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Red 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 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 62,849 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y165 KVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y165 KVW is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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