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Y524 VGB

2001 Fiat Punto Mia

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,046 mi
Last recorded102,046 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Mia58,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 VGB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 102,046 miles

bonnet handle broken but still opens bonnet

both front ball joint gators deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated

offside front seatbelt twisted

offside wiper blade deteriorated

radiator support panel corroded

rear exhust rubber deteriorated

rear handbrake cables (outer) split

Fail 3 Oct 2008 102,046 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhust rubber deteriorated

bonnet handle broken but still opens bonnet

both front ball joint gators deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated

offside front seatbelt twisted

offside wiper blade deteriorated

radiator support panel corroded

rear handbrake cables (outer) split

Pass 6 Sep 2007 84,861 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2006 84,100 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 13 Jun 2005 78,694 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 78,694 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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Y524 VGB is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia in Gold 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 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 Y524 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 Y524 VGB registered?

Y524 VGB is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y524 VGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 VGB shows 6 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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