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YH51 BHU

2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,911 mi
Last recorded48,911 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V61,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 BHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 48,911 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2008 48,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 41,056 miles

1,FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHERS ARE POOR. †2,FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED. †3,N/S/R TYRE IS WORN INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 33,379 miles

1,FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN †2,O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRE INNER SIDE WALLS ARE WORN

Pass 28 Nov 2005 25,517 miles

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

both off side tyres soft

Fail 25 Nov 2005 25,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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YH51 BHU is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Black 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 Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 61,182 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 Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH51 BHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YH51 BHU registered?

YH51 BHU is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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