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W916 NHU

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,620 mi
Last recorded127,620 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 NHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 127,620 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 127,599 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 114,772 miles

Advisory for split dust cover on suspension will be a reason for rejection (fail) by next MOT due to changes occuring in items inspected. Advise work required carried out before car presented to a testing station for next MOT to take place.

Item from rear view mirror (tree air freshener) not causing a serious restriction to view

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil residue on engine and gear box. Advise full clean and re check for leak(s)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Aug 2011 114,765 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 106,657 miles

leak from gearbox

front cross panel that supports the radiator is slightly corroded

engine stabiliser bush is split

nearside door mirror glass is slightly insecure, secured with tape

offside rear brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion both inner sills / floor pans

Fail 23 Aug 2010 106,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

engine stabiliser bush is split

front cross panel that supports the radiator is slightly corroded

front pads are very low

leak from gearbox

nearside door mirror glass is slightly insecure, secured with tape

offside rear brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion both inner sills / floor pans

Pass 18 Aug 2009 101,718 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 101,718 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

o/s/f strut weeping

sump corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2008 96,048 miles

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

both front seat backs are slightly insecure

nearside door mirror is insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2008 96,048 miles

both front seat backs are slightly insecure

nearside door mirror is insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2007 88,029 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 88,029 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 81,997 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
Full Fiat Punto 1.2 reliability report

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W916 NHU is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W916 NHU, 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 W916 NHU registered?

W916 NHU is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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