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Y662 YCS

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,836 mi
Last recorded86,836 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 856,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 YCS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 86,836 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Fail 26 Mar 2007 68,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,686 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 41,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak, possibly rocker cover gasket

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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Y662 YCS is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 56,002 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 Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y662 YCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y662 YCS registered?

Y662 YCS is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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