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W546 VNO

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

81,757 mi
Last recorded81,757 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW546 VNO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2012 81,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,957 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 76,957 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,561 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 66,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both inner cills started to corrode

handb rake becoming exsecive

high level stop light has one bulb inop

Pass 6 Oct 2007 65,594 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 65,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,920 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

custom modification under car loose

nearsdie and offside headlamp aim low (adjusted)

nearside rear seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

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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W546 VNO is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 W546 VNO, 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 W546 VNO registered?

W546 VNO is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W546 VNO safe to buy?

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