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W579 RJM

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,206 mi
Last recorded125,206 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 RJM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2015 125,206 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 119,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 119,712 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 112,918 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

some corrosion to both rear floorpans and rear inner sills

some scratches on windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2013 112,916 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

some corrosion to both rear floorpans and rear inner sills

some scratches on windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2012 107,778 miles

noise from n/s/r wheel on brake roller test

rear bump stop deteriorating

Fail 5 Mar 2012 107,777 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

noise from n/s/r wheel on brake roller test

rear bump stop deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2011 102,459 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 102,422 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 96,169 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm-advise 2 new tyres

drivers wiper blade splitting on end-still clearing screen-advise replacement

offside rear bump stop adrift

Fail 25 Feb 2010 96,136 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 1.6mm-advise 2 new tyres

drivers wiper blade splitting on end-still clearing screen-advise replacement

offside rear bump stop adrift

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,082 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 81,466 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 81,461 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2007 76,031 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 65,788 miles

o/s handbrake slightly low effort

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 RJM is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RJM, 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 RJM registered?

W579 RJM is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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