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W852 RDD

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,786 mi
Last recorded96,786 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 RDD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2014 96,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Emissions not tested.

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

exhaust held by cable ties,secure at time of test advise new supports asap.

o/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,001 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,000 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 86,999 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,705 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 77,705 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 62,163 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 62,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 112,817 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 106,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

SCREEN DAMAGE PARK LIGHTS INOP DAMAGE N/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION OIL LEVEL MIN CORROSION STARTING INC MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS ETC TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F CLOSE LIMIT EMISSIONS HIGH

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 106,379 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE PARK LIGHTS INOP DAMAGE N/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION OIL LEVEL MIN CORROSION STARTING INC MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS ETC TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F CLOSE LIMIT EMISSIONS HIGH

Pass 19 Jul 2006 96,167 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 96,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT? GENERAL CORROSION DAMAGE N/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING

Fail 13 Jul 2006 96,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W852 RDD is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W852 RDD, 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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W852 RDD is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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