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W551 PBD

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,500 mi
Last recorded161,500 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 PBD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 161,500 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 161,500 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 152,812 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

car floor corroded and going weak

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 29 Sep 2011 144,307 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 144,145 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2010 133,085 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 133,072 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

advise the floor to sill area under vehicle is starting to corrode both sides

front pads appear low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 122,083 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 111,811 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 111,796 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 91,394 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 79,141 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 67,068 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 PBD is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PBD, 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 PBD registered?

W551 PBD is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W551 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 PBD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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