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Y185 PJH

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,712 mi
Last recorded78,712 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 PJH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 78,712 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,838 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 65,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,040 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,240 miles

Coolant leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 57,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,912 miles

both front tyres tread wearing low

Fail 18 Aug 2008 47,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres tread wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,290 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,977 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 17,832 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 17,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y185 PJH is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 Y185 PJH, 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 Y185 PJH registered?

Y185 PJH is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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