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W581 WCX

2000 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,380 mi
Last recorded90,380 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 WCX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,322 miles

body has corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2013 81,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

body has corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,320 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 73,315 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,279 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 72,279 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear floorpans - around jacking point - areas of corrosion

offside rear brakes - scraping noise heard when wheel spun - not thought to be wheel bearing related

windscreen washer jets weak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,220 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 61,220 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,224 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 35,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r/and o/s/f tyers craccking !!!

Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,057 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 23,759 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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W581 WCX is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W581 WCX, 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 W581 WCX registered?

W581 WCX is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W581 WCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W581 WCX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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