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W581 THG

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,056 mi
Last recorded76,056 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 THG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 76,056 miles

brake roller readings indicate a possible fault with o/s/rear parking/foot brake

Fail 17 Apr 2008 40,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake roller readings indicate a possible fault with o/s/rear parking/foot brake

Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,576 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 69,297 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 69,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,025 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 63,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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W581 THG is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 66,188 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 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W581 THG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W581 THG registered?

W581 THG is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W581 THG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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