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J888 RUS

2000 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,390 mi
Last recorded79,390 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 RUS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 79,390 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 78,911 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 78,911 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 78,352 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside and Nearside sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 78,352 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside and Nearside sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 77,865 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 76,929 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 76,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn outer anti roll bar rubber on bottom wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor along near side and rear floor holed and excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn outer anti roll bar rubber on bottom wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor, rear floor and inner sill end all holed and excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 76,256 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 76,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 75,457 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle is slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 74,517 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 74,517 miles

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering knuckle loose (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 73,279 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 72,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 72,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 69,536 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 67,214 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 64,615 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 61,375 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 61,371 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 58,345 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,650 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 48,471 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 41,659 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 41,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J888 RUS is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J888 RUS, 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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J888 RUS is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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