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Y234 UBC

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,540 mi
Last recorded58,540 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 856,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 UBC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,540 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,545 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 44,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,683 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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Y234 UBC is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 56,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y234 UBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y234 UBC registered?

Y234 UBC is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y234 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y234 UBC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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