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PIB 8089

2000 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,002 mi
Last recorded95,002 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIB 8089
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 95,002 miles

Offside Front chassis box section slightly corroded

both rear bumper brackets corroded

both rear tyres close to limit

nearside beam image requires attention soon

offside centre floor slightly corroded

offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,333 miles

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Oct 2014 79,333 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Feb 2014 79,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear bumper brackets corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,443 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

battery earth cable under bonnet wires showing

n/s/f flexy brake hose perished

Fail 9 Jan 2013 70,409 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

n/s/f flexy brake hose perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

battery earth cable under bonnet wires showing

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,813 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 60,765 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 56,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 56,223 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,132 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 51,132 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 47,768 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,491 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,367 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 33,367 miles

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

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

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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PIB 8089 is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 PIB 8089, 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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PIB 8089 is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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