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W596 AEV

2000 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,831 mi
Last recorded58,831 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 AEV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2013 58,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,716 miles

both front tyres on 2mm tread nearside rear tyre tread getting

Pass 12 Aug 2011 47,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,089 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 42,070 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,782 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 37,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 29,480 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 29,480 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,979 miles

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

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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W596 AEV is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W596 AEV, 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 W596 AEV registered?

W596 AEV is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W596 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W596 AEV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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