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W559 RPO

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,404 mi
Last recorded89,404 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 RPO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 89,404 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,628 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside front track control arm ball joint gaiter split

nearside visor missing

offside front track control arm ball joint gaiter split

Fail 7 Oct 2009 80,628 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

nearside visor missing

nearside front track control arm ball joint gaiter split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front track control arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,200 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 72,137 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Smoke level very high, only just passed.

VERY DEEP cut , inner n/s/r tyre on the shoulder.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 63,367 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 63,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 54,965 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 54,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

offside door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2005 46,349 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 46,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W559 RPO is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W559 RPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W559 RPO registered?

W559 RPO is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W559 RPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W559 RPO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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