MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,870 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 16V?
Based on 708 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is W246 VCY safe to buy?
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