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W541 YFV

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,144 mi
Last recorded101,144 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 YFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,144 miles

rear tyres are showing signs of deterioration

Fail 8 Jul 2013 101,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

floor to sills are corroding

rear tyres are showing signs of deterioration

Pass 31 Jul 2012 98,466 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 96,833 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 96,820 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 91,660 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 91,660 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 81,996 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 66,624 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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W541 YFV is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 66,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W541 YFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W541 YFV registered?

W541 YFV is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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