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W973 HHL

2000 Fiat Punto 1.

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,055 mi
Last recorded83,055 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.62,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 HHL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 83,055 miles

floor pan corroding.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,778 miles

Nearside & offside sill seams corroded (NOT considered excessive)

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

Nearside parkbrake outer cable deteriorated

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

Parking lights fail to work

Rear licence plate slightly deteriorated

Spare tyre underinflated

Fail 16 Jun 2009 76,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside & offside sill seams corroded (NOT considered excessive)

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

Nearside parkbrake outer cable deteriorated

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

Parking lights fail to work

Rear licence plate slightly deteriorated

Spare tyre underinflated

Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear licence plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Jun 2008 66,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside park brake noisey operation

Rear licence plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,117 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 47,832 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 45,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper blade

Pass 24 Jun 2005 36,340 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 36,340 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.?

Based on 2,075 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
7,280
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
position lamp(s) not working 74
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Headlamp aim too low 61
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W973 HHL is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1. in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto 1. models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,512 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. fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W973 HHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1. typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1. is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W973 HHL is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 22 June 2000.

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