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W549 XUA

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 110,116 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 110,113 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2011 104,086 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all underside of vehicle is heavily corroded, though not holed at time of test

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 May 2011 104,083 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all underside of vehicle is heavily corroded, though not holed at time of test

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2010 93,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 85,414 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 78,032 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 68,581 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 68,581 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 55,926 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2005 44,499 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 XUA 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 72.7%.

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 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

W549 XUA is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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