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W148 MHW

2000 Fiat Punto 1.

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,435 mi
Last recorded129,435 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.62,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 MHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 129,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

engine coolant leak

general corosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2007 127,158 miles

power steering was inoperative when vehicle drove on ramp for retest but was working when drove off ramp and working when tried at least a dozen times afterwards and working fine during original mot suggest steering system is looked at further

Fail 14 Aug 2007 127,152 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 124,301 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 113,256 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 113,253 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W148 MHW is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1. in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W148 MHW, 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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What year was W148 MHW registered?

W148 MHW is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 26 July 2000.

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