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W556 ONU

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,698 mi
Last recorded125,698 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 ONU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2013 125,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2013 125,698 miles

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2012 121,470 miles

under floor rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2011 116,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 112,690 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 107,950 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 107,950 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 104,582 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 98,405 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 98,405 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

slight cut in near side front tyre

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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W556 ONU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W556 ONU, 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

How do I check the history of W556 ONU?

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What year was W556 ONU registered?

W556 ONU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W556 ONU safe to buy?

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