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W598 VCE

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,200 mi
Last recorded92,200 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 VCE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 92,200 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,754 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2016 65,777 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 63,347 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre inner worn on edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,942 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 60,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,982 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s o/s rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,978 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s o/s rear springs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,645 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,144 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 54,143 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,504 miles

Offside front Wiper Rubber split

Oil leaks on engine

Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 40,256 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,047 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 VCE is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

W598 VCE is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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