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X729 CBA

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,457 mi
Last recorded72,457 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V68,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX729 CBA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2008 72,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 72,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 57,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 57,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,931 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 38,779 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 38,779 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 16V?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,839
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
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X729 CBA is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 68,028 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 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X729 CBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X729 CBA registered?

X729 CBA is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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