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W549 EEV

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,021 mi
Last recorded89,021 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 EEV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 89,021 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 86,466 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,466 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,800 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

gearbox leaking oil

nearside handbrake cable outer damaged

offside bottom ball joint gaitor split and leaking grease

offside handbrake cable outer damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2011 76,393 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

gearbox leaking oil

nearside handbrake cable outer damaged

offside bottom ball joint gaitor split and leaking grease

offside handbrake cable outer damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,492 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 61,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 49,965 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,965 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,707 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 40,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,964 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,106 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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W549 EEV 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 W549 EEV, 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 W549 EEV registered?

W549 EEV is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W549 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W549 EEV 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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