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X972 NCW

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,382 mi
Last recorded55,382 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 NCW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,382 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking but not to cords

Fail 29 Jul 2008 55,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre cracking but not to cords

Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,518 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 49,512 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,425 miles

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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X972 NCW is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X972 NCW, 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.

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What year was X972 NCW registered?

X972 NCW is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X972 NCW safe to buy?

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