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W579 NEU

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,105 mi
Last recorded72,105 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 NEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,105 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,902 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 57,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake

did not lock on n/s/r service brake

Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,769 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

three splits in nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,231 miles

jack points corroded

small cuts to side wall

Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,013 miles

Advise- offside front wheel trim not fitted corectly.

Advise-Damage to nearside front wheel trim.

Advise-nearside rear tyre pressure low.

Advise-underbody damage to nearside rear floor pan.

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2008 43,013 miles

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

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

Advise- offside front wheel trim not fitted corectly.

Advise- scuttle pannel drain tubes blocked and not drainingoff water.

Advise-Damage to nearside front wheel trim.

Advise-nearside rear tyre pressure low.

Advise-underbody damage to nearside rear floor pan.

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,172 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,173 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 NEU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NEU, 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 NEU registered?

W579 NEU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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