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Y202 RSL

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

609,342 mi
Last recorded609,342 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V55,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 RSL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2009 609,342 miles

corrosion starting to affect the exhaust

Fail 13 Apr 2009 60,934 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

corrosion starting to affect the exhaust

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,272 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 57,272 miles

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

handbrake low at the n/s/r

Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,762 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 52,762 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 3 May 2006 47,042 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8V?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 651 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
7,311
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
parking brake recording little or no effort 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 96
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Y202 RSL is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 55,305 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 Elx 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y202 RSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y202 RSL registered?

Y202 RSL is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y202 RSL safe to buy?

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