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W593 PCS

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,334 mi
Last recorded79,334 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW593 PCS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,334 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear seal corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 6 Mar 2014 78,574 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 78,482 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/s/r brake flexi hose braket corroding

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2014 78,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front seat belt slowly retracts

Pass 12 Apr 2013 75,775 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 75,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,787 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 73,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,664 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,380 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 64,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,584 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 58,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,146 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,161 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 45,106 miles

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

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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W593 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 56.3%.

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 W593 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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W593 PCS is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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