MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,720 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?
Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W278 UFR is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W278 UFR, 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 W278 UFR registered?
W278 UFR is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 29 June 2000.
Is W278 UFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for W278 UFR shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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