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W357 LHU

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,817 mi
Last recorded73,817 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V68,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 LHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,817 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 73,817 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 64,064 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 63,797 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 59,221 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 38,609 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 16V?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,839
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
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W357 LHU is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 68,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W357 LHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W357 LHU registered?

W357 LHU is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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