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W208 JBT

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,257 mi
Last recorded109,257 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 JBT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 109,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 109,257 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 97,912 miles

sump rusted and leaking

Fail 29 Nov 2010 97,911 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sump rusted and leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2009 88,396 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 88,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 77,851 miles

nearside wiper worn

Fail 2 Dec 2008 77,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside wiper worn

Fail 27 Nov 2008 77,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front bumper damaged

sump corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,892 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2007 65,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

rear vehicle accident damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2006 62,055 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 59,740 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2005 55,335 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
Full Fiat Punto 1.2 reliability report

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W208 JBT is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 66,188 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 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W208 JBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W208 JBT is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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