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W579 NBA

2000 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,901 mi
Last recorded133,901 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 133,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

vehicle emissions only just met

Fail 29 Aug 2014 133,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

vehicle emissions only just met

Pass 28 Aug 2013 118,029 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 117,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 114,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 112,190 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 103,678 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 88,590 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,490 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 NBA is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W579 NBA, 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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W579 NBA is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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