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Y488 GAU

2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,262 mi
Last recorded78,262 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V61,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 GAU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 78,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 68,678 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 68,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 60,332 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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Y488 GAU is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y488 GAU, 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 Y488 GAU registered?

Y488 GAU is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y488 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 GAU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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