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W437 VFV

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,734 mi
Last recorded39,734 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V63,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 VFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,734 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 39,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,687 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,114 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 23,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 17,156 miles

Although service brake at rear has just passed needs repair or ajustment

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8V?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 651 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
7,311
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
parking brake recording little or no effort 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 96
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W437 VFV is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V 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 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 63,034 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 Elx 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W437 VFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W437 VFV registered?

W437 VFV is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W437 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W437 VFV 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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