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Y478 VGB

2001 Fiat Punto Mia

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,428 mi
Last recorded48,428 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Mia58,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 VGB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,148 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 44,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,484 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 27,900 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 27,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 22,981 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 13,632 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 13,632 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,318 miles

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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Y478 VGB is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y478 VGB, 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 Y478 VGB registered?

Y478 VGB is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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