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W578 ONN

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,263 mi
Last recorded101,263 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 ONN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2014 101,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 101,263 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 99,522 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 92,574 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 92,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

areas of advanced corrosion under vehicle

both rear coil springs rusty

exhaust rubber missing,exhaust still supported

Pass 19 May 2011 87,074 miles

Oil leak

advanced corrosion under vehicle

handbrake efficiency 17%

Fail 18 May 2011 87,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

advanced corrosion under vehicle

pourous sump

Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,621 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 86,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,606 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 68,480 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 68,480 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,173 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 63,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,358 miles

door handles not closing freely

Pass 14 Oct 2005 51,122 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 51,122 miles

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

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 ONN is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W578 ONN, 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 ONN registered?

W578 ONN is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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