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Y956 VNS

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,643 mi
Last recorded37,643 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V55,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 VNS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,643 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 37,477 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,763 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,646 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,589 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8V?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 651 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
7,311
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
parking brake recording little or no effort 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 96
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Y956 VNS is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Blue 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 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 55,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y956 VNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y956 VNS registered?

Y956 VNS is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 16 August 2001.

Is Y956 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 VNS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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