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W388 XEG

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,367 mi
Last recorded140,367 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 XEG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 140,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine has oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 130,133 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 123,204 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 123,204 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 104,839 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 104,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 88,049 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,049 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 68,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs worn

corrosion too both rear springs

exhaust corroded

front anti-roll bar bush's worn

front brake imbalance 14%

windscreen badly scratched

Pass 4 Jun 2007 68,413 miles

brake discs worn

corrosion too both rear springs

exhaust corroded

front anti-roll bar bush's worn

front brake imbalance 14%

windscreen badly scratched

Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,646 miles

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

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

bothrear tyres perished

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
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W388 XEG is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W388 XEG, 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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What year was W388 XEG registered?

W388 XEG is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W388 XEG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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