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X378 FCE

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,195 mi
Last recorded116,195 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX378 FCE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2014 116,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades intermittent

Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,195 miles

wiper blades intermittent

Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,411 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 102,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 94,765 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 90,152 miles

corrosion on front discs

Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,987 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,091 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 70,091 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,492 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 61,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,419 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 54,419 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,650 miles

Some imbalance on front brakes, 20%

Fail 6 Oct 2006 46,650 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Some imbalance on front brakes 20%

Pass 28 Sep 2005 35,876 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 35,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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X378 FCE is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X378 FCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X378 FCE registered?

X378 FCE is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X378 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X378 FCE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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