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Y489 VSD

2001 Fiat Punto Mia

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,755 mi
Last recorded45,755 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Mia58,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 VSD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,755 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 45,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 31,440 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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Y489 VSD is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y489 VSD, 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 Y489 VSD registered?

Y489 VSD is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y489 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y489 VSD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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