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A17 SWJ

2000 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,076 mi
Last recorded116,076 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 111,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 104,453 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 99,509 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 99,509 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 95,066 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 95,066 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,055 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 74,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,137 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 57,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 40,534 miles

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

advise tracking.

Pass 25 Feb 2006 26,837 miles

trims fitted to outersills unable to view

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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A17 SWJ is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 65,187 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 SWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 SWJ registered?

A17 SWJ is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is A17 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 SWJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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