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W566 RJM

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,529 mi
Last recorded117,529 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 RJM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 117,529 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 115,522 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 115,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 115,497 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 115,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 115,030 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 110,026 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Please note there is a small split in brake pedal rubber but intaked and clucht pedal rubber missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Oct 2007 110,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Please note there is a small split in brake pedal rubber but intaked and clucht pedal rubber missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 100,861 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 100,861 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak from engine †engine stabilizer mount splitting

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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W566 RJM is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W566 RJM, 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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W566 RJM is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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