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W296 LHW

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,746 mi
Last recorded101,746 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,746 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 101,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 98,871 miles

nearside front headlamp condensation inside lens

Fail 30 Jan 2012 98,871 miles

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

nearside front headlamp condensation inside lens

Pass 12 Jan 2011 98,855 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 98,853 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emmisions are on the limit and just passed the catalyst tests

Fail 14 Apr 2010 97,577 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 95,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 7 May 2009 95,139 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 30 Apr 2009 95,088 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 91,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,738 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 75,568 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 75,568 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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W296 LHW is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W296 LHW, 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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W296 LHW is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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