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X839 DBU

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,515 mi
Last recorded92,515 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX839 DBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 92,515 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 92,457 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,178 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 May 2010 85,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 78,325 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 71,108 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 71,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,041 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 63,041 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 55,169 miles

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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X839 DBU is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X839 DBU, 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 X839 DBU registered?

X839 DBU is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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