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M300 GEF

1999 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,928 mi
Last recorded93,928 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 GEF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2014 93,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s and o/s floors becoming corroded 2/ unalbe to check outer sills due to sill covers

Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,469 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2013 89,469 miles

Nearside 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 Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

handbrake travel

offside wiper blade starting to split

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2012 85,246 miles

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

floor rusty

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2012 85,246 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

floor rusty

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,593 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside floors rusty and becoming poor in condition

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2010 74,015 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside floors rusty and becoming poor in condition

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

floors to sills week

off side tyre cracking

rad leak n/side lower

Fail 20 Jul 2009 66,703 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

floors to sills week

off side tyre cracking

rad leak n/side lower

Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2008 59,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,749 miles

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

both floors & floor to sill lips corroding

both rear tyres cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,146 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both floors starting to corrode

metal brake pipes starting to corode

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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M300 GEF is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M300 GEF, 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.

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What year was M300 GEF registered?

M300 GEF is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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