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Y829 ODT

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,580 mi
Last recorded65,580 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V62,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 ODT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 65,580 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 65,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,272 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,384 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 39,022 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 16V?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,839
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
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Y829 ODT is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 62,849 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y829 ODT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y829 ODT registered?

Y829 ODT is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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