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W539 OEU

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,482 mi
Last recorded66,482 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW539 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,482 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 66,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,997 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 60,995 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,501 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Dec 2008 57,501 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,534 miles

handbrake lever travel

pin hole in n/s cv boot

Pass 27 Jun 2006 46,061 miles

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

exhaust corroded but not leaking

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall and between treads

oil leak

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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W539 OEU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W539 OEU, 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 W539 OEU registered?

W539 OEU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W539 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W539 OEU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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