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W569 MHU

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,524 mi
Last recorded90,524 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW569 MHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,524 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

traces of body filler

underbody corroded iner & outer sills, partly the floor.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 90,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

underbody corroded iner & outer sills, partly the floor.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,376 miles

BOOT FULL OF BELONGINGS SO UNABLE TO INSPECT BOOT FLOOR FULLY

O/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYING

O/S/F SEAT BULSTER PADDING WORN AWAY

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE/GEAR BOX

SUMP CORRODED

Fail 15 Feb 2011 83,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOOT FULL OF BELONGINGS SO UNABLE TO INSPECT BOOT FLOOR FULLY

O/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYING

O/S/F SEAT BULSTER PADDING WORN AWAY

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE/GEAR BOX

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

SUMP CORRODED

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 78,345 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

grease around nsf cv boot but not split

nsf brake grabing slightly

osaf seat runner slightly worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,345 miles

nsf brake grabing slightly

osaf seat runner slightly worn

grease around nsf cv boot but not split

Pass 9 Feb 2009 73,756 miles

cam belt cover insacoure

oil leak

sum corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2009 73,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cam belt cover insacoure

oil leak

sum corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2008 68,830 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 56,002 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 48,381 miles

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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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W569 MHU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W569 MHU, 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 W569 MHU registered?

W569 MHU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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