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ACZ 8610

1999 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,343 mi
Last recorded77,343 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 8610
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 77,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension components corroded

nsf outer cv boot weeping grease

nsr brake pipe corroded,union to hose just acceptacle,recommend attention

oil leaks/sump badly corroded

os headlamp mounts damaged/glued

osr tyre perishing,nail in tyre

play in osr radius arm bearing/pin

signs of corrosion rear chassis rails/front floor pans

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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ACZ 8610 is a 1999 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 65,539 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACZ 8610, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACZ 8610?

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What year was ACZ 8610 registered?

ACZ 8610 is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is ACZ 8610 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 8610 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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