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W926 OAE

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,559 mi
Last recorded45,559 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW926 OAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 45,559 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 45,559 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2008 41,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2007 35,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bodyworks has dent and scratches

fast idle speed unsable

free movement from passenger seat back rest

offside front sunvisor missing

nearside front tyre edges worn

Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,744 miles

bodyworks has dent and scratches

fast idle speed unsable

free movement from passenger seat back rest

offside front sunvisor missing

nearside front tyre edges worn

Pass 9 Jan 2006 29,036 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 29,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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W926 OAE is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 62,201 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 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W926 OAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W926 OAE registered?

W926 OAE is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W926 OAE safe to buy?

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