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W421 MHW

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,447 mi
Last recorded98,447 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 MHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 98,447 miles

corrsoion in various places

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2009 98,443 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrsoion in various places

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 88,024 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 87,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 76,944 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 71,867 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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W421 MHW is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Blue 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 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 W421 MHW, 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 W421 MHW registered?

W421 MHW is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W421 MHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W421 MHW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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