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W544 LNU

2000 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,660 mi
Last recorded70,660 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW544 LNU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 70,660 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,886 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 63,882 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s hand brake outer cable (deteriorated)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,823 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing badly corroded and split

nearside rear sill to floor and jacking point corroded but not holed

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished 165/70/14t

offside front sun visor missing at time of test

offside rear brake drum slightly warped

offside rear sill to floor and jacking point corroded but not holed

Fail 16 Feb 2012 60,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing badly corroded and split

nearside rear sill to floor and jacking point corroded but not holed

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished 165/70/14t

offside front sun visor missing at time of test

offside rear brake drum slightly warped

offside rear sill to floor and jacking point corroded but not holed

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,368 miles

Advise baffels loose in back box exhaust

Advise offside rear tyre worn low and perrished

Pass 5 Sep 2009 56,810 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,731 miles

both park brake cables are corroded

damage to nsr quarter

Fail 11 Aug 2008 55,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both park brake cables are corroded

damage to nsr quarter

Fail 22 Aug 2007 49,148 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,148 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,815 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 41,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres low on tread 2.0mm in areas

both rear handbrake cables outer casings in poor condition

nearside front tyre sidewll in poor condition

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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W544 LNU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol 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 W544 LNU, 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 W544 LNU registered?

W544 LNU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 August 2000.

Is W544 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W544 LNU 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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