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W588 FKW

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,629 mi
Last recorded98,629 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 FKW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,629 miles

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

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

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

front discs corrosion present

Pass 5 Feb 2011 86,922 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 86,871 miles

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

corrosion present floor to sills

front brake disc's corroded and worn fron (inner face)

nearside wing repetter missing outer cover

rear wiper blade split (advise replace )

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,603 miles

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

offside front spring missing approx 2 inches

Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,202 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 71,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs getting liped

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,909 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 64,909 miles

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

1 Both front sunvisors insecure. 2 Nearside front tyre damaged.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 59,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2006 52,740 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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W588 FKW is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W588 FKW, 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 W588 FKW registered?

W588 FKW is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W588 FKW safe to buy?

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