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FCZ 4298

2000 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,781 mi
Last recorded59,781 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 4298
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,781 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,701 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r floor pan rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,649 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2012 47,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,769 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2011 39,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2010 34,083 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,438 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outter sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,213 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 27,213 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,516 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,178 miles

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

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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FCZ 4298 is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 65,187 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 FCZ 4298, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FCZ 4298 registered?

FCZ 4298 is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for FCZ 4298 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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