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W576 VFV

2000 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,344 mi
Last recorded72,344 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW576 VFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,344 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

rear exhaust rubber split but surpporting exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,988 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,982 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,756 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 69,756 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,152 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,504 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre on wear indicators 3mm

offside front wheel arch corroded and rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2012 63,504 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre on wear indicators 3mm

offside front wheel arch corroded and rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,953 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 57,953 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 53,818 miles

handbrake lever close to reserve travel limit

Fail 6 Mar 2010 53,818 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

handbrake lever close to reserve travel limit

Fail 30 Mar 2009 50,631 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,631 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,228 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 47,228 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,475 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 42,475 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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W576 VFV is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W576 VFV, 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 W576 VFV registered?

W576 VFV is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W576 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W576 VFV shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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