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W459 WUG

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,413 mi
Last recorded66,413 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 WUG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,413 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 66,413 miles

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 63,742 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 63,718 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front discs rusty

light sill damage o/s

n/s wiper spindle has play

rusty exhaust

Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 49,001 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 49,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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W459 WUG is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W459 WUG, 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 W459 WUG registered?

W459 WUG is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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