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Y709 OBN

2001 Fiat Punto Mia

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,960 mi
Last recorded78,960 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Mia58,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 OBN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,960 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 78,960 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 77,029 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 68,208 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 68,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

rear wheel rims fouling upper shock absober mounting bolts

Pass 20 Apr 2006 59,928 miles

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

the track could do with adjusting

Fail 13 Apr 2006 59,928 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

the rear number plate could do with replacing

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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Y709 OBN is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y709 OBN, 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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Y709 OBN is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y709 OBN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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