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W497 JEH

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,720 mi
Last recorded87,720 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 JEH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 87,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,822 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 83,773 miles

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,161 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 76,086 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 76,053 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 67,594 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 62,458 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 62,458 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,206 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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W497 JEH is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W497 JEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W497 JEH registered?

W497 JEH is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W497 JEH safe to buy?

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