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W497 TNH

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,011 mi
Last recorded99,011 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 TNH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,011 miles

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

floor to sills starting to corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2011 96,776 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,838 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 91,716 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 81,907 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 76,195 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 76,195 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 58,775 miles

nails in both rear tyres

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 TNH is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNH, 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 W497 TNH registered?

W497 TNH is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W497 TNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 TNH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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