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W557 MRA

2000 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,171 mi
Last recorded59,171 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 MRA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,171 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 59,170 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 52,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 52,984 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,742 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,395 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,438 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,131 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,436 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 34,436 miles

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

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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W557 MRA is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W557 MRA, 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 W557 MRA registered?

W557 MRA is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W557 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W557 MRA shows 12 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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