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Y678 VSS

2001 Fiat Punto 1.

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,202 mi
Last recorded69,202 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.55,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 VSS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 69,202 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2008 69,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2007 57,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 57,864 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 51,774 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 51,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 35,981 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 35,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.?

Based on 2,075 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
7,280
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
position lamp(s) not working 74
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Headlamp aim too low 61
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Y678 VSS is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1. in Black 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 1. models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 55,731 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 1. fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y678 VSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1. typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto 1. is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y678 VSS registered?

Y678 VSS is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 30 March 2001.

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