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W588 NBF

2000 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,800 mi
Last recorded129,800 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 NBF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 129,800 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 120,249 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 120,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust deterating and exhaust mounting deteratin

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 100,981 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 100,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 93,314 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 86,545 miles

outer sill covers fitted

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2010 86,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

outer sill covers fitted

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2010 81,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 81,265 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 78,299 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 74,097 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly edged

Pass 29 May 2007 69,341 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 59,670 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 59,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

some noise to front wheel bearings monitor condition

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 NBF is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NBF, 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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W588 NBF is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 July 2000.

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