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S208 VCF

1999 Fiat Punto SX 60

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,760 mi
Last recorded122,760 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 6065,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 122,760 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 110,893 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 102,509 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 102,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 82,166 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 81,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?

Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
6,069
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,154
Direction indicator incorrect colour 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 818
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 776
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 764
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S208 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 65,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S208 VCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S208 VCF registered?

S208 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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