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X421 SOC

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,108 mi
Last recorded66,108 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX421 SOC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,108 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 61,466 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

floor to sill corroded on nearside

Fail 27 Aug 2013 61,461 miles

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

floor to sill corroded on nearside

Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls deeply perished

corrosion to rear floor

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

adjusted o/s headlamp aim (too high)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls deeply perished

corrosion to n/s outer floor

corrosion to rear floor around drain holes

Fail 4 Oct 2011 55,346 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

adjusted o/s headlamp aim (too high)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls deeply perished

corrosion to n/s outer floor

corrosion to rear floor around drain holes

Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

back box rubber mount spliting

Fail 10 Oct 2008 51,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

back box rubber mount spliting

Pass 6 Oct 2007 45,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak on engine † †rear tyre side walls perishing † †exhaust heatshield loose † †corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,861 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn unevenly

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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X421 SOC is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X421 SOC, 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 X421 SOC registered?

X421 SOC is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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