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Y874 VBE

2001 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,428 mi
Last recorded78,428 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 VBE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,428 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,961 miles

Offside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside rear view mirror cracked but not affecting drivers view.

Service brake performance ONLY 55% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Slightly long service brake pedal travel.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,329 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside rear view mirror cracked but still giving good vision to the rear.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,267 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Offside windscreen wiper blade split but still clearing the screen effectively.

Very heavy surface corrosion to offside rear floor.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,166 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 55,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 45,293 miles

Oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Fail 6 Feb 2008 34,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 26,113 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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Y874 VBE is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 61,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y874 VBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y874 VBE registered?

Y874 VBE is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y874 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y874 VBE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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