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Y715 VCS

2001 Fiat Punto Mia

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,081 mi
Last recorded69,081 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Mia58,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 VCS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 69,081 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 69,081 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2008 64,625 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2008 64,625 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 54,764 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 46,743 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 46,743 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine over heated during test cooling fan not coming on

slight damage to front windscreen

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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Y715 VCS 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 Y715 VCS, 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 Y715 VCS registered?

Y715 VCS is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y715 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y715 VCS 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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