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W556 VEO

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,235 mi
Last recorded72,235 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,235 miles

rear handbrake efforts slightly low

Fail 2 Nov 2015 72,227 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side floors (2.4.A.3)

rear handbrake efforts slightly low

Fail 26 Oct 2015 72,134 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,371 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,550 miles

both side inner sills and floors weak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 62,547 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both side inner sills and floors weak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 58,406 miles

inner sills weak

slight wear on both wiper blades

Fail 3 Nov 2011 58,406 miles

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

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

inner sills weak

slight wear on both wiper blades

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,909 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,377 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,387 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 27,070 miles

exhaust has extensive filler paste

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 VEO is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W556 VEO, 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 VEO registered?

W556 VEO is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W556 VEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W556 VEO shows 16 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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