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W494 ACS

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,720 mi
Last recorded110,720 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 ACS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2012 110,720 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 105,189 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 105,181 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 100,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 91,455 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 91,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,430 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 80,423 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 61,867 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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W494 ACS is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W494 ACS, 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 W494 ACS registered?

W494 ACS is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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