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W591 WCX

2000 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,276 mi
Last recorded51,276 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW591 WCX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,276 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 51,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,918 miles

condensation in ns headlamp image not affected

Fail 29 Apr 2014 50,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

condensation in ns headlamp image not affected

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,374 miles

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2013 50,374 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,091 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,581 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,176 miles

inner cv boot not clipped

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,971 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 44,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,335 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 43,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2007 40,952 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 40,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,199 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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W591 WCX is a 2000 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W591 WCX, 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 W591 WCX registered?

W591 WCX is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W591 WCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W591 WCX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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