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W561 NJR

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,642 mi
Last recorded40,642 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW561 NJR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 40,642 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,021 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 40,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side and near side floor to sills slight corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2014 38,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

off side and near side floor to sills slight corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,316 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 38,316 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,262 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,572 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 35,572 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,557 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,022 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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W561 NJR is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W561 NJR, 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 W561 NJR registered?

W561 NJR is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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