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W541 MHW

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,926 mi
Last recorded59,926 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 MHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 55,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,418 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,689 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 39,541 miles

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

drivers seat not able to be adjusted

no power steering assistance

Fail 5 May 2010 39,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

drivers seat not able to be adjusted

no power steering assistance

Fail 28 Apr 2009 37,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,410 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,037 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 35,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,557 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 32,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,627 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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W541 MHW is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MHW, 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 W541 MHW registered?

W541 MHW is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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