MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8V?
Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y271 HEP 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 Y271 HEP, 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 Y271 HEP registered?
Y271 HEP is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 26 July 2001.
Is Y271 HEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y271 HEP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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