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ECZ 4146

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,017 mi
Last recorded129,017 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 4146
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 129,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underbody corroded (6.1.A.1)

offside handbrake efficiency just met

Fail 20 Jul 2016 129,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underbody corroded (6.1.A.1)

offside handbrake efficiency just met

Pass 21 Jul 2015 117,985 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 111,584 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both inner sills corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 111,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both inner sills corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2013 101,727 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,086 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,440 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside front brake discs are pitted

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear (185/6014).

Pass 2 Oct 2010 90,021 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 90,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 88,845 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

number plate light unit damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2009 88,840 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 84,571 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 84,571 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 83,585 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 81,064 miles

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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ECZ 4146 is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 65,187 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECZ 4146, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ECZ 4146 registered?

ECZ 4146 is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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