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W551 KHW

2000 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,391 mi
Last recorded82,391 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 KHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,391 miles

coolant leak on oil filter (possible water pump)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 82,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak on oil filter (possible water pump)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,981 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

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

oil leak from engine

very slight play in both axle ball joints

Pass 25 Oct 2014 49,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,541 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,836 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

very slight play in n/s and o/s front wheels

Fail 22 Oct 2011 34,836 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

very slight play in n/s and o/s front wheels

Pass 16 Oct 2010 30,882 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 25,984 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,079 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,698 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 18,698 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,484 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 18,115 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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W551 KHW is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W551 KHW, 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 W551 KHW registered?

W551 KHW is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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