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W598 UOC

2000 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,606 mi
Last recorded131,606 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 UOC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 131,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2013

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 125,609 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 117,541 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 107,409 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 97,166 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 97,166 miles

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jan 2008 89,735 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 89,735 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 84,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2006 74,432 miles

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 UOC is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Black 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 W598 UOC, 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 UOC registered?

W598 UOC is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W598 UOC safe to buy?

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