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W557 XDN

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,859 mi
Last recorded132,859 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 XDN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 132,859 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front inner edge tyre worn too 1mm

nearside front shock absorber deteriorating

offside front shock absorber deteriorating

oily residue bottom of engine

rear child seats fitted

rear reg cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2013 132,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front inner edge tyre worn too 1mm

nearside front shock absorber deteriorating

offside front shock absorber deteriorating

oily residue bottom of engine

rear child seats fitted

rear reg cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2012 122,273 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 122,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery insecure

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

both inner sills heavly corroded.

both outter sills damaged.

both rear coil springs heavly corroded

corrosion on both front coil springs

n/s/f tyre heavly cracked.

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged.

rear number plate cracking

slight gas leak from exhaust rear silencer seem.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 121,836 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre perished

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake lever slightly loose

o/s outer sill, o/s rear floor pan and n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 113,886 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 113,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 103,621 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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Pass 14 Aug 2009 88,580 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 87,947 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front tyre has cut in wall

Pass 5 Aug 2008 74,490 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 70,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 63,059 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 63,059 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

f/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

hand brake travel

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

rear view mirror missing

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
Full Fiat Punto 1.2 reliability report

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W557 XDN is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 66,188 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 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W557 XDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W557 XDN registered?

W557 XDN is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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