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W585 VAW

2000 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,716 mi
Last recorded58,716 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW585 VAW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2024 58,716 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill panel on and around previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor around jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 57,029 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 55,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front sill seam corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 25 Feb 2021 53,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner sill near to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch above shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch at front , rear of sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill under passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner sill panel, near front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch above shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill under drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 53,073 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill seam to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around flexes (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion on underbody in general, unable to assess sill panels fully due to plastic covers

Fail 28 Feb 2019 51,815 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around flexes (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion on underbody in general, unable to assess sill panels fully due to plastic covers

Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,620 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 48,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r floor corroded slightly around drain hole

Fail 9 Mar 2016 46,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch at front (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r floor corroded slightly around drain hole

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 42,552 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,691 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,552 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2012 38,552 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs corroded slightly

o/s/r brake grinding

Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,325 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,847 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

intermitant fault on power steering

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2010 34,847 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

intermitant fault on power steering

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,182 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,312 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,840 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,686 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

main beam flasher intermitantly inopperative,all other functions adequete

n/s/f tyre outer wall cracking slightly,not considered excessive

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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W585 VAW is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W585 VAW, 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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W585 VAW is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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