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W257 MHW

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,863 mi
Last recorded110,863 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 MHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2013 110,863 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 103,291 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

general corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2011 94,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

airbag light on

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 86,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,411 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 77,411 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,252 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,283 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 52,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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W257 MHW is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 66,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W257 MHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W257 MHW registered?

W257 MHW is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W257 MHW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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