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W657 DAR

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,259 mi
Last recorded109,259 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 DAR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 109,259 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 102,866 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 102,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,099 miles

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

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

inner sill to floor corroding, full length o/s and n/s

Fail 5 Oct 2010 95,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

inner sill to floor corroding, full length o/s and n/s

Fail 30 Sep 2009 87,844 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

condensation in offside headlamp. surface corrosion inner sills/ floor

Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

condensation in offside headlamp. surface corrosion inner sills/ floor

Pass 12 Sep 2008 81,404 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,175 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 74,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 53,817 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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W657 DAR is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 66,188 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 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W657 DAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W657 DAR registered?

W657 DAR is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W657 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W657 DAR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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