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Y783 OUB

2001 Fiat Punto 1.

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,319 mi
Last recorded55,319 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.55,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 OUB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,319 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 55,319 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,052 miles

slite judder front brakes

Pass 2 Dec 2006 43,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2005 33,269 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 33,269 miles

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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Y783 OUB is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1. in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y783 OUB, 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 Y783 OUB registered?

Y783 OUB is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y783 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y783 OUB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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