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8438FJZ

2006 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,881 mi
Last recorded226,881 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Punto58,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8438FJZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 226,881 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 226,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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8438FJZ is a 2006 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 58,567 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8438FJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8438FJZ registered?

8438FJZ is a 2006 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 December 2006.

Is 8438FJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8438FJZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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