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W56 VKJ

2000 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,187 mi
Last recorded72,187 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 VKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,187 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 72,187 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 63,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 63,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear shock absorbers, covers corroded

n/s floor to sill very corroded throughtout

n/s headlight been repaired

n/s/f wheel slight buckle

n/s/r floor holed not excessive

n/s/r inner wing to boot floor holed but not within

sump very rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,495 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 60,308 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 60,279 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,683 miles

passengers seat back is a bit loose

Fail 27 Nov 2008 54,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passengers seat back is a bit loose

Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,500 miles

handbrake lever travels a bit far

Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,628 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 34,205 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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W56 VKJ is a 2000 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W56 VKJ, 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 W56 VKJ registered?

W56 VKJ is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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