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W556 TCF

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,751 mi
Last recorded80,751 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 TCF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2010 80,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

rad loose

slighty missfire

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,244 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 72,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 69,623 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 65,701 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 59,132 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 59,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 52,141 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 TCF is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W556 TCF, 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 W556 TCF registered?

W556 TCF is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W556 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W556 TCF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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