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W597 RKK

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,643 mi
Last recorded75,643 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V68,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 RKK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,643 miles

rear coil springs corroded, chassi has slight surface rust.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 75,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear coil springs corroded, chassi has slight surface rust.

Pass 22 Dec 2012 73,694 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 69,911 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 69,911 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 64,902 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,290 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,541 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,636 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 46,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,352 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 16V?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,839
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
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W597 RKK is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Green 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 Elx 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 68,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W597 RKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W597 RKK registered?

W597 RKK is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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