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X701 BEU

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,392 mi
Last recorded49,392 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 BEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,392 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 5 Feb 2008 49,392 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

oil leak engine

Pass 3 Feb 2007 45,480 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 45,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake cable outer casings cracked

oil leek on engine

Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,028 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

washers poor (front)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 44,028 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

washers poor (front)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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X701 BEU is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 62,201 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 Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X701 BEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X701 BEU registered?

X701 BEU is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 18 December 2000.

Is X701 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X701 BEU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X701 BEU have outstanding finance?

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