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Y601 SDC

2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,382 mi
Last recorded77,382 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V61,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 SDC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,382 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 72,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag light on all the time

handbrake warning light on all the time

Pass 29 Jun 2007 68,637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 60,475 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 60,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 60,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 60,460 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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Y601 SDC is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y601 SDC, 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 Y601 SDC registered?

Y601 SDC is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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