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W538 RJM

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,178 mi
Last recorded107,178 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 RJM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 107,178 miles

floor and sills have corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2017 107,178 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

floor and sills have corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 101,608 miles

all brake discs worn

brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2016 101,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs worn

brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,026 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 96,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,208 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rubber exhaust mounting split

Fail 8 Jul 2014 78,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rubber exhaust mounting split

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear coil springs rusty and corrding

rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,484 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heavily corroded

heavy age cracking to rear tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,344 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres age cracking

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2010 46,030 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

age cracking to rear tyres

front & rear wipers slightly smaering

very age cracking to fuel cap seal

Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,030 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

age cracking to rear tyres

front & rear wipers slightly smaering

very age cracking to fuel cap seal

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

deep cuts and age cracking to rear tyres

rear number plate water damage

suspension rubbers age cracking

uneven wear n/s rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,383 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 30,103 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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W538 RJM is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 65,187 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W538 RJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W538 RJM registered?

W538 RJM is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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