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W611 AFC

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,610 mi
Last recorded83,610 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V68,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW611 AFC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 83,610 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 83,606 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 140,329 miles

both sills to floor corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 140,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

both sills to floor corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 128,031 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 128,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 110,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 98,866 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 98,864 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,432 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 86,416 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 77,279 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,260 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 68,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

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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W611 AFC is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W611 AFC, 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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W611 AFC is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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