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W538 UGB

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,710 mi
Last recorded74,710 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 UGB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,710 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 74,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 66,763 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,323 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 58,183 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,206 miles

sump leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2008 50,125 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

sump leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2007 41,794 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

parking brake lever is close to maximum travel

Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,294 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 UGB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

W538 UGB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W538 UGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W538 UGB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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