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W334 VFR

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,623 mi
Last recorded98,623 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW334 VFR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,623 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 98,604 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front shockabsorber top mounts are of different type

engine oil warning lamp comes on

Pass 18 Aug 2008 96,855 miles

excessive oil leak from sump

fault with engine management,vehicle revs on its own

vehicle emits slight blue smoke

Fail 18 Aug 2008 96,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

excessive oil leak from sump

fault with engine management,vehicle revs on its own

vehicle emits slight blue smoke

Pass 1 Nov 2006 96,552 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 96,522 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2005 83,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 83,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W334 VFR is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W334 VFR, 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 W334 VFR registered?

W334 VFR is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W334 VFR safe to buy?

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