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Y196 SSL

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,830 mi
Last recorded90,830 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 SSL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 90,830 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,779 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 82,779 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 75,245 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 75,245 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,987 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 68,987 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,802 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 61,802 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 52,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,657 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,944 miles

air bag warning light staying on

offside front tyre on 2mm and has cut in tread

oil leak around engine , engine oil needs topped up

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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Y196 SSL is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y196 SSL, 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 Y196 SSL registered?

Y196 SSL is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y196 SSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y196 SSL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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