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W557 YVW

2000 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,227 mi
Last recorded76,227 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 YVW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 76,227 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 76,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,587 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 69,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 64,285 miles

ADVISE INSPECTION OF REAR BRAKES. N/S PARK LOW

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 64,285 miles

ADVISE INSPECTION OF REAR BRAKES. N/S PARK LOW

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,198 miles

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 YVW is a 2000 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

W557 YVW is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W557 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W557 YVW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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