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Y749 BDS

2001 Fiat Punto Mia

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,024 mi
Last recorded75,024 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Mia58,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 BDS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 75,024 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 75,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,022 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 41,913 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,913 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 34,806 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cut on outer sidewall

rear wiper torn

wiper motor showing signs of wear

Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,806 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cut on outer sidewall

rear wiper torn

wiper motor showing signs of wear

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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Y749 BDS is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia in Grey 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 Y749 BDS, 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 Y749 BDS registered?

Y749 BDS is a 2001 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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