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W542 RPO

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

59,550 mi
Last recorded59,550 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 59,550 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,155 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 53,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,897 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear and offside front seat belts all slow to return at time of test

Nearside front tyre to 1.0mm inner edge of tread but has raised tread at edges

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 48,897 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside and offside rear and offside front seat belts all slow to return at time of test

Nearside front tyre to 1.0mm inner edge of tread but has raised tread at edges

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 48,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer door handles require attention

corrosion to rear of floor

Fail 30 Jul 2009 48,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer door handles require attention

corrosion to rear of floor

Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,534 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 44,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,590 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 39,590 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,196 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 29,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre cracked up on outside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2005 19,002 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 19,002 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

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 RPO is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W542 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

W542 RPO is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is W542 RPO safe to buy?

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