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W579 LHT

2000 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,709 mi
Last recorded63,709 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 LHT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 63,709 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both headlights have slight condensation

nearside front strut bearing is tight on lock to lock

rear service brake application is low

welding repairs have been heavly undersealed

Fail 4 Aug 2011 63,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nearside front strut bearing is tight on lock to lock

rear service brake application is low

Pass 10 Jul 2010 52,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front discs pitted

Fail 23 Apr 2010 51,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 46,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 41,456 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 37,268 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 35,260 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 35,260 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 May 2005 32,865 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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W579 LHT 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 58.3%.

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 W579 LHT, 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 W579 LHT registered?

W579 LHT is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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