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Y173 ESC

2001 Fiat Punto 1.

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,629 mi
Last recorded80,629 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.55,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 ESC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 80,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 67,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 66,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 60,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Mar 2006 60,234 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.?

Based on 2,075 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
7,280
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
position lamp(s) not working 74
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Headlamp aim too low 61
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Y173 ESC is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1. in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto 1. models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 55,731 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 1. fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y173 ESC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1. typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto 1. is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y173 ESC registered?

Y173 ESC is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y173 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y173 ESC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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