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W542 WCX

2000 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,050 mi
Last recorded63,050 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 WCX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 63,050 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 59,454 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 56,986 miles

nearside front spring corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,305 miles

front b/pads wearing thin,3 mm.

some corrosion of the n/s/f footwell,and inside sill.

very small damage to the n/s/f road spring.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 56,305 miles

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

front b/pads wearing thin,3 mm.

some corrosion of the n/s/f footwell,and inside sill.

very small damage to the n/s/f road spring.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,943 miles

some general under body surface corosion.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,724 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 44,724 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,291 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,284 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,455 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,269 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 26,043 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 WCX is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

W542 WCX is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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