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W541 NBA

2000 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,571 mi
Last recorded78,571 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 NBA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,571 miles

both front tyres tread cracking.

exhaust system corroding.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 78,549 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres tread cracking.

exhaust system corroding.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,913 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre cut but not to cords.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,035 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,340 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 65,340 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 63,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front nearside inner cv joint boot is clipped up and starting to leak grease slightly

strong advise rear nearside parking brake cable outer covering is split and corroded round mounting bracket

Fail 20 Feb 2013 63,648 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear nearside tyre has a small lump in the tread area

front nearside inner cv joint boot is clipped up and starting to leak grease slightly

rear offside tyre is very badly scrubbed and cracking on the side wall

strong advise rear nearside parking brake cable outer covering is split and corroded round mounting bracket

strong advise wiper lincage held into poistion with cord and string

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Feb 2012 56,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,725 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,921 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 29 Feb 2008 36,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,119 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,939 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 NBA is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W541 NBA, 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 NBA is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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