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W549 SBU

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,037 mi
Last recorded98,037 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 SBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 98,037 miles

slight vibration on steering when in neautral position

Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,070 miles

steering vibrates just off centre

Pass 29 Oct 2011 82,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 82,985 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,531 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 76,237 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,227 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 69,062 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 65,125 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 60,328 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 60,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SBU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

W549 SBU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 August 2000.

Is W549 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W549 SBU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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