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W543 PPB

2000 Fiat Punto

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,381 mi
Last recorded77,381 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 PPB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,381 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on n/s/r under/outer sill

slight dragging on n/s/r brake

Fail 23 Mar 2013 71,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 71,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 71,691 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,145 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 69,145 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,887 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 65,887 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,086 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,901 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 57,983 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 52,920 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,304 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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W543 PPB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W543 PPB, 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 W543 PPB registered?

W543 PPB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W543 PPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W543 PPB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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