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W549 JHY

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,372 mi
Last recorded96,372 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 96,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head lamp damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2012 96,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head lamp damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2011 88,107 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 88,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 79,081 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 68,901 miles

bad oil leak from engine contaminating suspension components

exhaust system heavily corroded in places plus minor gas leak from rear silencer

Fail 20 Aug 2009 68,901 miles

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

bad oil leak from engine contaminating suspension components

exhaust system heavily corroded in places plus minor gas leak from rear silencer

Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,295 miles

both rear tyres low plus perishing [cracking/splitting]

front brake discs worn

front disc pads low

front windscreen has damage

Fail 22 Aug 2008 60,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres low plus perishing [cracking/splitting]

front brake discs worn

front disc pads low

front windscreen has damage

Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,080 miles

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

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

rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,093 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 JHY is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W549 JHY registered?

W549 JHY is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W549 JHY safe to buy?

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