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S8 BHN

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,329 mi
Last recorded64,329 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 BHN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,329 miles

both rear springs corroded

exhaust corroding,blow at middle section box

front exhaust bracket broken,flexi deteriating

front to rear and both rear and offside front brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust heatshield partly loose

Fail 1 Feb 2011 64,260 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear springs corroded

exhaust corroding,blow at middle section box

front discs corroding

front exhaust bracket broken,flexi deteriating

front to rear and both rear and offside front brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front washer jet aim could improve

rear exhaust heatshield partly loose

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,139 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coolant level low

front exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/f mirror missing

o/s/f steering boot kinked

x2 rear tyres cracked around sidewall areas

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,757 miles

OIL FILTER CORRODED REAR TYRES CRACKED

Fail 24 Mar 2009 53,757 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

OIL FILTER CORRODED REAR TYRES CRACKED

Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,715 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON STEERING RACK OIL FILTER CORRODED

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,074 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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S8 BHN is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 S8 BHN, 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 S8 BHN registered?

S8 BHN is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is S8 BHN safe to buy?

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