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W592 PCS

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,194 mi
Last recorded105,194 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW592 PCS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2016 105,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn hard on inside tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 101,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 91,016 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gear box oil leak

N/S/F wiper blade starting to split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tail gate wiper blade split

Fail 7 Feb 2013 91,016 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Auxilary/fan belt noise

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gear box oil leak

N/S/F wiper blade starting to split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tail gate wiper blade split

Pass 4 May 2012 86,688 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2012 86,688 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 86,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

front discs slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 74,908 miles

o/s and n/s underfloor and sill lip getting weak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 74,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s underfloor and sill lip getting weak

Fail 12 Sep 2008 69,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f lower ball joint play borderline

o/s blade splitting

o/s inner drive gaiter insecure

washer aim borderline

Pass 12 Sep 2008 69,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f lower ball joint play borderline

o/s blade splitting

o/s inner drive gaiter insecure

washer aim borderline

Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,286 miles

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

front exhaust shield loose (front of engine)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 62,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front exhaust shield loose (front of engine)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 45,530 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear ehaust loose

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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W592 PCS is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W592 PCS, 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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W592 PCS is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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