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Y257 VNS

2001 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,222 mi
Last recorded83,222 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 VNS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 83,222 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

o/s rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

slight corrosion on n/s inner floor to sill

slight split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,840 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 76,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 68,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 68,721 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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Y257 VNS is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 61,285 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y257 VNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of Y257 VNS?

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What year was Y257 VNS registered?

Y257 VNS is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y257 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 VNS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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