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YD51 RYH

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,384 mi
Last recorded83,384 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V62,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 RYH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,384 miles

air bag light stays on.o/s strut bearing bearing slight play.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 75,107 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 75,107 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,788 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 65,788 miles

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

handbrake cable broken

Pass 25 Aug 2005 50,278 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 50,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YD51 RYH is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Blue 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 Elx 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 62,849 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 Elx 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD51 RYH, 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 YD51 RYH registered?

YD51 RYH is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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