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W558 XAX

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,137 mi
Last recorded56,137 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 XAX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2018 56,137 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected both battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap will not tighten (key missing) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working faulty when brake lamps on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch behind fuel filler neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner to outer sill is damaged and corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component: attachment bracket / mountings are very rusty

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,401 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 54,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,030 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 50,026 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner floor pan around jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,574 miles

corrosion to both rear floors

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,994 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 38,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,846 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,404 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 32,404 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,484 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,932 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,653 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,140 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 9,909 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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W558 XAX is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W558 XAX, 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 W558 XAX registered?

W558 XAX is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W558 XAX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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