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W588 LFB

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,666 mi
Last recorded48,666 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,412 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2011 46,412 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,181 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 44,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,624 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,766 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,421 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,121 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 38,121 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,729 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 35,729 miles

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W588 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

W588 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W588 LFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W588 LFB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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