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W246 VCY

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,870 mi
Last recorded87,870 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V68,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 VCY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front seat backs slightly worn resulting in movement

welding repairs covered over unable to fully assess

Fail 18 Mar 2008 87,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front seat backs slightly worn resulting in movement

Pass 8 Mar 2007 82,391 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 82,391 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 75,462 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 16V?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,839
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
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W246 VCY is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 68,028 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 Elx 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W246 VCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W246 VCY registered?

W246 VCY is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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