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W552 CEB

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,800 mi
Last recorded122,800 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 CEB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 122,800 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 May 2011

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 105,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 105,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 92,275 miles

condinsation in o/s/f headlamp

o/s/f side light dim

Fail 16 Mar 2009 92,245 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

condinsation in o/s/f headlamp

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,121 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

condensation in offside h/light

dampness around nearside cv gaiter

Fail 16 Apr 2008 80,085 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

condensation in offside h/light

dampness around nearside cv gaiter

exhaust heat sheild loose around cataylist

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2007 74,671 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 69,331 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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W552 CEB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W552 CEB, 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 W552 CEB registered?

W552 CEB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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