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W542 ONU

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,772 mi
Last recorded88,772 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 ONU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 88,772 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 88,734 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 83,979 miles

Front to rear brake pipes covered with greece

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

Offside and nearside floor to sills corroded

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes covered with greece

Offside and nearside rear floor at jacking points corroding

Offside rear body at fuel filler cap corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 83,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front to rear brake pipes covered with greece

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

Offside and nearside floor to sills corroded

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes covered with greece

Offside and nearside rear floor at jacking points corroding

Offside rear body at fuel filler cap corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 82,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear floor at jacking points corroding

Fail 21 May 2014 82,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear floor at jacking points corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,277 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 75,219 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 66,767 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 60,308 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,308 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,487 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,448 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 46,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,584 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,011 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 ONU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W542 ONU, 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 ONU registered?

W542 ONU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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