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Y172 GCL

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,365 mi
Last recorded97,365 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 GCL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 97,365 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 97,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 83,305 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 77,250 miles

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

advise heat shield loose

advise vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 68,147 miles

exhaust in poor condition

nearside wiper blade could be better

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and has two nails

Pass 20 May 2006 54,509 miles

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

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

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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Y172 GCL is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y172 GCL, 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 Y172 GCL registered?

Y172 GCL is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y172 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y172 GCL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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