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W542 LSC

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,217 mi
Last recorded80,217 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 LSC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,217 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 80,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advice n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

advice o/s w/wiper split

advice slight brake bind at o/s front brake

advice wear in n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes

advice wear in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,892 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,187 miles

advice slight wear in n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes

Fail 31 Mar 2009 74,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

advice slight wear in n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,233 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,096 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,561 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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W542 LSC is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W542 LSC, 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 W542 LSC registered?

W542 LSC is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W542 LSC safe to buy?

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