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Y479 ABC

2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Silver Other 1747cc
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Tests0 (0 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V61,182 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 ABC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,747cc
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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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Y479 ABC is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Silver with a 1,747cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 0 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 Y479 ABC, 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 Y479 ABC registered?

Y479 ABC is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y479 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y479 ABC shows 0 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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