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W598 MCD

2000 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,819 mi
Last recorded111,819 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 MCD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 111,819 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2013 102,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2012 96,938 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside headlamp slightly reduced light output

Pass 12 Apr 2011 89,432 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 89,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,687 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 68,963 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 68,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine sump leaking (corroded)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear light poor light output

offside washer jet not working

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,055 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 50,055 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING POOR CONDITION

REAR TYRES SIDE WALLL PERISHED

Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,543 miles

HOLE IN EXHAUST PIPE ABOVE CENTRE BRACKET MANUFACTURE WELD BLOW HOLE †NOT AFFECTING EMISSION READINGS

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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W598 MCD is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W598 MCD, 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 W598 MCD registered?

W598 MCD is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W598 MCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W598 MCD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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