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W549 XDN

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,952 mi
Last recorded94,952 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 XDN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 94,952 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

offside headlamp water ingress

Fail 13 Nov 2015 94,952 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

offside headlamp water ingress

Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

nearside front door handle sticking

rattle on front exhaust heat shield

Fail 5 Nov 2014 90,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

nearside front door handle sticking

rattle on front exhaust heat shield

Fail 7 Nov 2013 86,609 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all rear brake pipes corroded

both rear floors corroding

general under body corrosion

nearside handbrake low effort

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Nov 2013 86,609 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all rear brake pipes corroded

both rear floors corroding

general under body corrosion

nearside handbrake low effort

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,718 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear floors corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2012 81,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear floors corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2011 76,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

advise slight play to both steering arms

advise underneath starting to corrode

Fail 29 Oct 2011 76,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

advise slight play to both steering arms

advise underneath starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

advise slight exhaust blow from centre box have put some paste on it

advise slight play to both steering arms

advise underneath starting to corrode

Fail 22 Nov 2010 71,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

advise slight exhaust blow from centre box have put some paste on it

advise slight play to both steering arms

advise underneath starting to corrode

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise o/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to crack all round

Fail 18 Nov 2008 59,213 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise o/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to crack all round

Pass 22 Nov 2007 52,359 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 48,021 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 43,357 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 XDN is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XDN, 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 XDN registered?

W549 XDN is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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