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W595 VFV

2000 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,101 mi
Last recorded110,101 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW595 VFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,101 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 107,247 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,475 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers split

Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,966 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 94,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,685 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 85,685 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,220 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,020 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 68,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,280 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2010 64,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight exhaust blow from front flexy pipe unable to test severity due to rear box

Pass 9 Aug 2009 55,979 miles

nearside suspension rebound rubber insecure

temporary repair to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 8 Aug 2009 55,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside suspension rebound rubber insecure

temporary repair to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 10 Aug 2008 48,147 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2008 47,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer cv gaiters cracked.

front exhaust mount in poor condition [corroded].

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,777 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 38,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tracking needs checking!

Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,645 miles

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

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

tracking needs checking!

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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W595 VFV is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W595 VFV, 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 W595 VFV registered?

W595 VFV is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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