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W549 LFE

2000 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,877 mi
Last recorded84,877 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 LFE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 84,877 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 84,788 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

car is over heating

Pass 5 May 2011 82,241 miles

ns rear handbrake cable swelling

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

underbody & outer sills corroding

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 27 Apr 2011 82,241 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

ns rear handbrake cable swelling

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

underbody & outer sills corroding

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,035 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,554 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,618 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 65,668 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 60,737 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 LFE is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

W549 LFE is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W549 LFE safe to buy?

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