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W388 VEU

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,376 mi
Last recorded84,376 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 VEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,376 miles

n/sr hand brake low

Fail 28 Apr 2012 84,368 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/sr hand brake low

Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,462 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,728 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 57,728 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 55,293 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 53,905 miles

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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W388 VEU is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W388 VEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W388 VEU?

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What year was W388 VEU registered?

W388 VEU is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W388 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 VEU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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