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Y397 CAG

2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,805 mi
Last recorded95,805 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V61,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 CAG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2009 95,805 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009 95,805 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 85,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 76,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2007 76,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,646 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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Y397 CAG is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 61,182 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 Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y397 CAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y397 CAG registered?

Y397 CAG is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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