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W547 JHY

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,001 mi
Last recorded96,001 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW547 JHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 96,001 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 96,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,900 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 81,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 81,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 68,596 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

air bag light on

mileage flashing on/off

Pass 1 Feb 2011 68,596 miles

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

air bag light on

mileage flashing on/off

Pass 14 May 2010 95,017 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

surface corrosion started in various places

Fail 11 May 2010 95,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

surface corrosion started in various places

Pass 6 May 2009 83,634 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,853 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,433 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 68,433 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 64,701 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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W547 JHY is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 W547 JHY, 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 W547 JHY registered?

W547 JHY is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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