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W588 LCF

2000 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,400 mi
Last recorded108,400 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 LCF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 108,400 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 108,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

air bag light on

Fail 26 Apr 2012 108,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

air bag light lit

Pass 16 Apr 2011 102,144 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 102,134 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 100,575 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 100,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 100,550 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 94,466 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,291 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 82,009 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 76,883 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 76,883 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 LCF is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W588 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

W588 LCF is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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