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S18 HGT

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,966 mi
Last recorded71,966 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 HGT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,966 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 71,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,188 miles

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

OSF FLOOR / INNER SILL CORRODED

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 64,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

OSF FLOOR / INNER SILL CORRODED

Pass 25 Jul 2008 55,283 miles

Exhaust noisey

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox noisey

Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,539 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,804 miles

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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S18 HGT is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S18 HGT, 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 S18 HGT registered?

S18 HGT is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is S18 HGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 HGT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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