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W541 ABT

2000 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,074 mi
Last recorded108,074 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 ABT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 108,074 miles

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

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

sills coated with underseal

Fail 5 Sep 2014 108,072 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 105,009 miles

most brake pipes rusty in places, front brake discs very poor on back faces.near side hand brake cable poor.floor rusty. off side front wiper poor.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 104,987 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

most brake pipes rusty in places, front brake discs very poor on back faces.near side hand brake cable poor.floor rusty. off side front wiper poor.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 99,872 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 99,872 miles

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

front brake discs poor but readings ok

handbrake cables in poor condition

most brake pipes corroded

ns wiper blade splitting

nsr hand brake effort slightly low

osf seat belt slow to recoil

outer floors corroded

rear brake flexy ends corroded

sills corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 95,931 miles

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

brake hose ends rusty

engine oil leak

front discs and pads look slightly poor

front wipers slightly poor

slight front brake judder recorded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 95,931 miles

brake hose ends rusty

engine oil leak

front discs and pads look slightly poor

front wipers slightly poor

slight front brake judder recorded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 92,410 miles

brake hose ends rusty

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

o/s/r side light slightly dim

rear tyres cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Aug 2008 89,030 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 84,802 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2007 84,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2006 74,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W541 ABT is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W541 ABT, 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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W541 ABT is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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