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W542 WEN

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,875 mi
Last recorded52,875 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2019 52,875 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front radiatorx member panel corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 47,991 miles

Front radiator panel corroded

Rear bumper brackets corroded

Fail 12 May 2018 47,728 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 42,449 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 42,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 37,923 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 33,220 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 29,234 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,252 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,306 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 24,306 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,515 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2009 20,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,508 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 13,870 miles

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

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 WEN 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 76.5%.

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 WEN, 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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W542 WEN is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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