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W283 RLD

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,543 mi
Last recorded77,543 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 RLD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,543 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 73,394 miles

small blow from exhaust

small leak on n/s cv gaiter

Fail 16 Apr 2012 73,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

exhaust not central

small blow from exhaust

small leak on n/s cv gaiter

Pass 3 May 2011 63,025 miles

both inner sills starting to corrode

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,928 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 59,925 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,215 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,480 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 49,398 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 41,887 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 41,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,440 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 36,316 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W283 RLD is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W283 RLD, 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 W283 RLD registered?

W283 RLD is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W283 RLD safe to buy?

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