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W129 EFC

2000 Fiat Punto 55 S

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,204 mi
Last recorded103,204 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 EFC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2011 103,204 miles

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

ns wiper blade split==exhaust blow at centre==exhaust rusty at rear

Pass 28 Feb 2011 103,204 miles

ns wiper blade split==exhaust blow at centre==exhaust rusty at rear

Pass 10 Sep 2009 86,820 miles

exhaust blow at centre--osr tyre weaing low--oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,641 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 80,636 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 69,970 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 61,572 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Dec 2006 61,567 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Jan 2006 54,418 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 S?

Based on 32,204 MOT tests across 6,940 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
6,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,834
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,366
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,040
position lamp(s) not working 1,715
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W129 EFC is a 2000 Fiat Punto 55 S in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,834 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W129 EFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W129 EFC registered?

W129 EFC is a 2000 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W129 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 EFC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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