MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,559 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN INNER EDGE.
ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK NEARSIDE.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN INNER EDGE.
ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK NEARSIDE.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8V?
Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W179 RDS is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 63,034 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W179 RDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto Elx 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W179 RDS is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 26 June 2000.
Is W179 RDS safe to buy?
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