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Y198 TCD

2001 Fiat Punto 1.2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,006 mi
Last recorded35,006 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.261,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 TCD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2010 35,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak\sump heavily corroded\rear tyres for outer tread wear

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak\sump heavily corroded\rear tyres for outer tread wear

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil springs corroded,

Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,332 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 26,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls perished.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,668 miles

advise n/s rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2005 15,416 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 15,415 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Sidewall damage to N/S/F and N/S/R tyres.

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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Y198 TCD is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y198 TCD, 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 Y198 TCD registered?

Y198 TCD is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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