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Y278 SSL

2001 Fiat Punto Mia

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,639 mi
Last recorded87,639 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Mia58,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 SSL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2008 87,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2007 77,041 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 70,082 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 70,082 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Mia?

Based on 2,245 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,457
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 179
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102
position lamp(s) not working 82
Headlamp aim too low 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 71
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Y278 SSL is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia in Grey 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 Mia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 58,673 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 Mia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y278 SSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y278 SSL registered?

Y278 SSL is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y278 SSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 SSL 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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