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W551 TNK

2000 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,625 mi
Last recorded78,625 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,625 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,643 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre sidewall weakening

Pass 11 Dec 2009 69,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 69,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 61,195 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 56,888 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 56,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,302 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 TNK is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W551 TNK registered?

W551 TNK is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W551 TNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 TNK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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