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X524 DBU

2000 Fiat Punto 1.

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,012 mi
Last recorded51,012 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.62,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX524 DBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,012 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 51,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 45,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,936 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,903 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,588 miles

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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X524 DBU is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1. in Orange 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 X524 DBU, 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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How do I check the history of X524 DBU?

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What year was X524 DBU registered?

X524 DBU is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X524 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X524 DBU 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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