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X981 FDT

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,436 mi
Last recorded61,436 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 FDT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 61,436 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 61,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,132 miles

Both front tyres have a raised tread pattern

Both rack ends have slight play

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 52,132 miles

Both front tyres have a raised tread pattern

Both rack ends have slight play

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

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rack end has slight play.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 46,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rack end has slight play.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,071 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,010 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 37,010 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,870 miles

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

rear tyres show signsof perishing/cracking.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,631 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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X981 FDT is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X981 FDT, 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 X981 FDT registered?

X981 FDT is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X981 FDT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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