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Y171 MHU

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,184 mi
Last recorded59,184 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V62,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 MHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 59,184 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2008 59,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 52,743 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 52,741 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 47,335 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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Y171 MHU is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y171 MHU, 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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What year was Y171 MHU registered?

Y171 MHU is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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