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W551 WCX

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,611 mi
Last recorded84,611 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 WCX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 84,611 miles

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

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

advise brake pads low

advise discs corroded

advise nearside / offside floors corroded

advise offside / nearside outer sills corroded damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,022 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2009 78,022 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2007 70,026 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 70,026 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 55,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WCX is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W551 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

W551 WCX is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W551 WCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 WCX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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