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X289 OSO

2000 Fiat Punto 1.

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,923 mi
Last recorded55,923 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.62,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 OSO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,923 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,211 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 50,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,184 miles

clutch noisy

engine sump very rusty and flaking

under body of car very rusty and flaking

Fail 12 Sep 2006 40,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

clutch noisy

engine sump very rusty and flaking

underbody of vehicle very rusty and flaking

Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,354 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls to tread cracking

underneath of vehicle in very poor condition, floor pan very rusty

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.?

Based on 2,075 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
7,280
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
position lamp(s) not working 74
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Headlamp aim too low 61
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X289 OSO is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1. in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto 1. models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,512 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. fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X289 OSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1. typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1. is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X289 OSO registered?

X289 OSO is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X289 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X289 OSO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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