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W463 VFR

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,105 mi
Last recorded117,105 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW463 VFR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 117,105 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 116,841 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 105,271 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 105,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 96,508 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 May 2012 96,495 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 87,219 miles

Oil leak

both inner sills and rear jack points corroded

Fail 21 May 2011 87,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both inner sills and rear jack points corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 81,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 77,292 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 69,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2008 69,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 64,022 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 60,478 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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W463 VFR is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W463 VFR, 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 W463 VFR registered?

W463 VFR is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W463 VFR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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