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Y176 XGB

2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

74,295 mi
Last recorded74,295 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V61,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 XGB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,295 miles

nearside front wing mirror missing

Fail 21 Jan 2008 74,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside front wing mirror missing

Fail 15 Jan 2008 74,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wing mirror missing

Fail 28 Nov 2007 74,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,835 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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Y176 XGB is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 61,182 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 Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y176 XGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y176 XGB registered?

Y176 XGB is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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