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W578 ABT

2000 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,452 mi
Last recorded82,452 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 ABT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 82,452 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 79,654 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 79,654 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,778 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 67,140 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,775 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 61,725 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,029 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 53,943 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,138 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 45,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 45,923 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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W578 ABT is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Green 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 W578 ABT, 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 W578 ABT registered?

W578 ABT is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W578 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W578 ABT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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